'I let my emotions get the better of me' - Mack Hansen apologises after being hit with three-match ban

Earlier this week, Hansen faced a misconduct charge following comments he made in the wake of Connacht’s URC derby defeat to Leinster last month.

PUNISHED: Connacht's Mack Hansen dejected. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho

Connacht and Ireland winger Mack Hansen has received a six-week ban, with three of those weeks suspended, after an independent disciplinary panel upheld a charge of misconduct.

Additionally, the province have received a suspended €10,000 fine related to Hansen's sanction.