Thursday 23 May 2013
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has formally appealed against a three-week suspension handed to prop Cian Healy after he stamped on England's Dan Cole in their Six Nations match.
"The appeal relates to, among other things, the specific period covered by the three-week playing suspension," the IRFU said in a statement on Thursday.
Healy will miss Ireland's match versus Scotland at Murrrayfield on Sunday and the home fixture against France on March 9.
CAN Declan Kidney survive Ireland's first loss to Italy in the Six Nations?
In a match that at times bordered on the farcical in Rome, Ireland were beaten by Italy and only the ineptitude of France in Paris saved them from the wooden spoon.
History informs us that when empires fall in Rome, they tend to do so quite spectacularly.
CAN Declan Kidney survive Ireland's first loss to Italy in the Six Nations?
In a match that at times bordered on the farcical in Rome, Ireland were beaten by Italy and only the ineptitude of France in Paris saved them from the wooden spoon.
History informs us that when empires fall in Rome, they tend to do so quite spectacularly.
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The Saturday's star Frankie Sandford confessed she was put off watching the Hangover films in case they give footballer fiance Wayne Bridge any ideas about his upcoming stag do.
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Justin Bieber reportedly asks guests who visit his home to sign a secrecy agreement - which could land them a five million dollar fine if they break it.
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Damian Lewis and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the British stars flying the flag at the 2013 American Critics' Choice Television Awards.
Ryan Gosling's film Only God Forgives has been booed at Cannes because of extreme violence.
Sheridan Smith has insisted Russell Brand is just a "mate" after they were spotted having dinner together.
Madonna has confirmed that her feud with Elton John is over, after he took her out for dinner.
Bad Teacher, which starred Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake, is being turned into a TV series.
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