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Dan Sheehan Suspended for Four Matches After Reckless Hit on Tom Lynagh

An expedited review applied a mandatory mid-range entry point for reckless head contact with an option to cut the suspension to three through a coaching program.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Dan Sheehan of the British & Irish Lions walks off the pitch after their 2-1 series win, despite them losing the final match during the third test of the series between Australia Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at the Accor Stadium on August 02, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
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Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Italy v Ireland - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - March 15, 2025 Ireland's Dan Sheehan scores a try to complete his hat-trick REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo
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Overview

  • The committee ruled that Sheehan’s ruck charge on Lynagh involved reckless head contact with a high degree of danger and no mitigating factors.
  • World Rugby imposed a four-match suspension that can be cut to three if Sheehan completes a coaching intervention program.
  • Sheehan will miss Leinster’s pre-season clash with Cardiff and upcoming United Rugby Championship games against the Stormers and Sharks.
  • Tom Lynagh failed his head injury assessment after the impact and will sit out the first two Rugby Championship fixtures under concussion protocols.
  • The ruling showcases the Independent Foul Play Review Committee’s expedited process under Law 9.20(a) to enforce stricter head contact standards.