Ireland star Mack Hansen handed ban after criticising referees
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ireland wing Mack Hansen has been handed a three-week ban after criticising the officiating of Connacht’s defeat to Leinster in December. He will miss the Challenge Cup games against Lyon and Cardiff, plus the United Rugby Championship encounter with Glasgow, but be back available for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England in Dublin on 1 February. Hansen was charged with misconduct in breach of nine clauses of the URC’s disciplinary guide, including law 3.3.13 which states foul play can include statements that are “unsporting and/or insulting”. In addition, Connacht have received a suspended €10,000 fine, while Hansen must apologise to referee Chris Busby and undertake “an appropriate course related to match officiating” as part of his sanction.
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