Marler and Ioane cited

Harlequins front rower Joe Marler will appear before an independent disciplinary panel this week after receiving a red card from referee Matt Carley during Saturday’s Premiership match against Sale Sharks.

He was sent off for striking with the shoulder and making contact with Sale Sharks’ TJ Ioane, contrary to law 9.12, in the 58th minute.

Marler’s hearing will take place in London on Tuesday 9 January. 

TJ Ioane of Sale Sharks has been cited by independent citing commissioner Shaun Gallagher and will appear before an independent disciplinary panel.

Ioane is charged with striking Harlequin’s Joe Marler with the arm, contrary to law 9.12. The incident occurred in the 53rd minute of the same match.

The hearing will take place via telephone on Tuesday 9 January at 19:30. The panel will be chaired by Philip Evans QC with Aidan O’Brien and Becky Essex.