Rugby

Ulster’s Alan O’Connor cited for foul play

The secondrow faces an independent disciplinary hearing this week following incident against Glasgow Warriors

Ulster’s Alan O’Connor. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho
Ulster’s Alan O’Connor. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho
Mon Oct 13 2014 - 13:16

Ulster secondrow Alan O'Connor has been cited for alleged foul play in the 59th minute of Saturday's Guinness Pro12 victory over the Glasgow Warriors at Kinspan stadium.

He will appear before an independent disciplinary tribunal for an alleged action contrary to Law 10.4(e) and 10.4(m).

Law 10.4 (e) – Dangerous tackling. A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously.

A player must not tackle (or try to tackle) an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. A tackle around the opponent’s neck or head is dangerous play.

Law 10.4 (m) – Acts contrary to good sportsmanship. A player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship in the playing enclosure.

A hearing will be held this week, with the exact details still to be confirmed.

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