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Sheehan Accepts Four-Match Ban Under New Off-Field Review Process

Sheehan can reduce his suspension to three games by completing a coaching intervention

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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
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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Overview

  • World Rugby’s independent Foul Play Review Committee imposed a four-match suspension on Dan Sheehan for reckless head contact under Law 9.20(a)
  • Sheehan can cut his ban to three matches upon successful completion of a mandated coaching intervention
  • The committee applied its new expedited off-field process without the presence of the player or World Rugby representatives
  • The suspension rules Sheehan out of Leinster’s upcoming pre-season clash with Cardiff and United Rugby Championship fixtures
  • Tom Lynagh failed a head injury assessment in Sydney and will miss the first two Rugby Championship games due to concussion protocols