O'Donoghue picks up three-week ban for Northampton red, participation in 'Tackle School' could reduce absence to two weeks 

The disciplinary panel deemed the offence, in which Jack O’Donoghue made contact with Dave Ribbans’ head, to be at the mid-range of World Rugby’s sanctions.

BAN: Munster's Jack O'Donoghue is shown a red card during the Heineken Champions Cup. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Munster back-rower Jack O’Donoghue has picked up a three-week ban following his sending off against Northampton Saints last Saturday but could be free to return to action after missing two matches.

O’Donoghue, ever present for his province this season, was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle on Saints lock Dave Ribbans in the 22nd minute of Munster’s 27-23 Heineken Champions Cup win at Thomond Park and faced an independent disciplinary hearing on Wednesday night.