Ireland star to face the music
DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Ireland centre Garry Ringrose will learn his fate on Thursday ahead of the final rounds of the Six Nations.
The 30-year-old was initially yellow carded for a head-on-head tackle on Ben Thomas in his side’s Six Nations win over Wales in Cardiff over the weekend.
However, it was upgraded to red, meaning Ireland had to play until the 52nd minute with 14 men before being allowed a replacement – in the shape of Bundee Aki, who had an outstanding cameo role in the final quarter.
On Tuesday, a date was set for Ringrose’s disciplinary hearing.
“Garry Ringrose will attend an independent disciplinary hearing after he was awarded a red card by Referee, Christophe Ridley, for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 [A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously] in the Men’s Six Nations match between Wales and Ireland on Saturday 22nd February 2025,” said a Statement.
“The player will attend the hearing via video conference before an independent Disciplinary Committee consisting of Matthew Weaver – Chair [England], joined by Stefan Terblanche [South Africa] and Leon Lloyd [England].
“The hearing will take place on Thursday 27th February 2025 at 09.00 GMT.
Ireland’s final two Six Nations outings will be against France (Dublin – March 8 and Italy (Rome – March 15)
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