Pascal Pape

Sean O'Brien appeal unlikely but Ireland management will consider written judgement

Ireland are unlikely to appeal Sean O'Brien's one-week ban for striking Pascal Pape against France, although they will consider the written judgement before making a final decision.

World outside Ireland react angrily to 'leniency' of Sean O'Brien's ban for striking

After a marathon seven-hour hearing in London, Sean O'Brien was handed a one-week ban for striking French lock Pascal Pape in the opening minute of Sunday's pulsating win over Les Bleus.

Sean O'Brien handed one week ban

Sean O'Brien has been handed a 1 week suspension after being found guilty of foul play against France.O'Brien will now miss Ireland's World Cup quarter final against Argentina and with losing...

O'Brien will be punished - but Pape deserved what he got

What Sean O'Brien did in punching Pascal Pape was stupid but neither cheap nor indefensible.

Sean O'Brien cited for punching Pascal Pape in opening minute of Cardiff clash

While injuries are a concern for Ireland, it could get worse as flanker Sean O'Brien has now been cited. The punch happened just seconds into the clash with France, a game that Ireland won 24-9, topping...

French boss slams match officials after Sean O'Brien 'assault' on Pascal Pape

France boss Philippe Saint-Andre has hit out at officials for failing to act on what he branded Sean O'Brien's "assault" on Pascal Pape in Sunday's 24-9 defeat to Ireland.

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McGrath and Madigan avoid citings

Ireland duo Jack McGrath and Ian Madigan have not been cited following their respective incidents in the 22-21 defeat by the Barbarians in Limerick. Prop McGrath was sin-binned...

Preview: Wales v Ireland (Sat)

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named an unchanged XV in the Six Nations for the first time since 2013. Sam Warburton leads his country for a record 34th time. Ireland's Jamie...

Preview: Wales v Ireland

Victory for Ireland will help them on their charge to a Grand Slam, but Wales know their title hopes will be over unless they can halt Joe Schmidt's sideTeam news Jamie Heaslip returns from injury in the...