Fergus McFadden banned for the rest of the season after headbutt

He will miss the Heineken Champions Cup final against Saracens as well as the rest of the Pro 14 campaign.

Thu, 02 May, 2019 - 19:12

Fergus McFadden has been ruled out for the rest of the season after receiving a six-week ban for a headbutt in Leinster's Pro14 clash with Ulster on Saturday.

He will miss the Heineken Champions Cup final against Saracens as well as the rest of the Pro 14 campaign.

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