Matthews set for lengthy ban after incident with Leinster’s Ryan

Harlequins second row Charlie Matthews could be handed a lengthy ban after he was cited for allegedly making contact with the eye area of Leinster flanker Dominic Ryan during Saturday’s European Champions Cup match at the Aviva Stadium.

Lock Matthews was shown a yellow card after the incident by referee Romain Poite late in the game, which Leinster edged 14-13 thanks to Ian Madigan’s 71st-minute penalty.