Independent body to hear Brennan appeal

An independent Appeal Committee will hear the appeal of Toulouse player Trevor Brennan in Dublin on Friday, June 1, 2007.

The appeal was lodged against the decision of the independent Disciplinary Committee regarding the Misconduct complaint against Mr Brennan arising from the Round 6 Heineken Cup Pool 5 match against Ulster Rugby at Stade Ernest Wallon on January 21, when he was judged to have entered the seating area and struck Mr Patrick Bamford.

The Committee imposed on Mr Brennan a lifetime suspension from playing Rugby Union and also imposed a lifetime ban on Mr Brennan from participating in any capacity in tournaments organised by ERC.

Mr Brennan was also fined €25,000 and was ordered to pay €5,000 compensation to Mr Bamford and the costs of convening the hearing.