Peter O’Mahony banned for Ireland’s next three games

The back-row will miss Ireland's games against France, Italy, and Scotland

Ireland's Peter O'Mahony being sent off. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Peter O’Mahony has been suspended for Ireland’s next three Guinness Six Nations matches following a disciplinary hearing resulting from his red card against Wales last Sunday.

The Ireland back-rower, who appeared before an independent disciplinary committee via video conference on Tuesday, did not contest referee Wayne Barnes’ decision to send him off for a reckless charge into a ruck that made contact with Wales prop Tomas Francis’s head.