The URC has explained the mitigating factors behind the decision to downgrade Cian Healy's red card. via IrishTimesSport
Nathan JohnsCian Healy has avoided suspension after being sent off during Leinster’s 38-29 United Rugby Championship victory over Ulster last weekend. The Ireland international prop saw red midway through the first half for his role in a head-on-head collision with Ulster hooker Tom Stewart.
After reviewing the incident with his TMO, English referee Christophe Ridley decided that the head contact was a dangerous act of foul play with no mitigation, making the decision to reduce Leinster to 14 men for the remainde of the interpro. “We’ve determined foul play because he definitely could have been lower,” said Ridley on Saturday evening. “It’s definitely an offensive tackle, so it is a high level of danger. Is there a significant change of direction or height? And the answer to that is no in my eyes... so we’re talking red card.” His TMO Rowan Kitt agreed with him.
However, on Wednesday afternoon the URC announced that, due to mitigating factors, Ridley’s decision had been downgraded from a red to a yellow card, meaning Healy will not miss this weekend’s Champions Cup opener away to Racing through suspension. The decision caused confusion among fans when, initially, the reasons behind the reversal were not fully disclosed.Following a TMO review, the referee shows a red card and Leinster will play the rest of this game with 14 men.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cian Healy sees Ulster red card overturnedLeinster prop free to play against Leinster after URC downturns card from red to yellow
Read more »
Cian Healy cleared for Champions Cup opener as red card rescindedThe Ireland international prop was sent off after 20 minutes of last Saturday’s URC victory over Ulster for a tackle on hooker Tom Stewart
Read more »
Leinster set for Russell's 'full box of tricks' for Racing 92'You've got a bit of x-factor with Finn Russell, he always keeps you on your toes at 15.'
Read more »
Miriam Lord: No big showy balls in sight as Leinster Lawns lights up for ChristmasNo sign of the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Green leader either, but Mary Lou made it for the switching-on of the Oireachtas tree lights
Read more »