Ulster's Tom O'Toole cops six-match ban for Munster foul play

The prop is also ruled out of Ireland's opening two Six Nations games next month

SIX MATCH SUSPENSION: Tom O'Toole of Ulster after being shown a red card during the United Rugby Championship against Munster at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ulster's Tom O'Toole has been given a six match ban for the red card he received against Munster in their round eight URC tie last month.

O'Toole was dismissed for an act of foul play on Munster's Alex Nankivell in the 31st minute under Law 9.20e: "Dangerous play in a ruck or maul. A player must not drop their weight onto an opponent or target the lower limbs." Nankivell was unable to continue to play and further assessment confirmed a hamstring tendon injury.