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LONDON : England fullback Freddie Steward has had his controversial red card from Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland rescinded by an independent disciplinary committee, the Six Nations said on Wednesday.
England full-back Freddie Steward has been cleared to play after his red card for a dangerous challenge on Hugo Keenan in Saturday's Six Nations defeat by Ireland was overturned.
RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman argues that Freddie Steward's collision with Hugo Keenan in Saturday's Six Nations finale did not even merit a penalty, let alone a red card, though he acknowledged the predicament that officials are in due to the increased focus on head injuries.
Three Ireland players are among the nominations for this season's Guinness Six Nations player of the championship.
Leinster have been handed some timely injury reinforcements with the news that Tommy O'Brien and Ed Byrne are back in training and may be in contention for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash with DHL Stormers.
South African referee Jaco Peyper was dragged into the firing line after sending off Englishman Freddie Steward in their 29-16 defeat to Six Nations champions Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
DUBLIN : England's spirited bid to derail Ireland's Grand Slam was effectively wrecked by a red card for fullback Freddie Steward after a collision with opposite number Hugo Keenan at the end of the first half, with many pundits unhappy with the decision.
Andy Farrell hailed Johnny Sexton as the greatest player in Ireland’s history as the pair celebrated a stunning Grand Slam triumph following a tense 29-16 bonus-point victory over 14-man England.