Wednesday 22 May 2013
Australia forward Rob Simmons has appealed his eight-week suspension imposed for a dangerous tip tackle on France flanker Yannick Nyanga.
Simmons was found guilty of the offence at a disciplinary hearing last week after being cited. The incident happened during Australia's 33-6 loss to Les Bleus in Paris on November 10.
The appeal will be heard by a three-man, IRB-appointed committee, with a date to be announced.
It hasn't always been a bed of roses
Aston Villa have confirmed recently retired Stiliyan Petrov will take up a new role as assistant to development coach Gordon Cowans at the club's academy.
Dylan Hartley is determined to prove he is not on the British and Irish Lions tour just to make up the numbers when he leads Northampton into the Aviva Premiership final against Leicester.
Former England centre Dan Hipkiss has been forced to retire due to a shoulder injury.
Coach Phil Simmons has admitted this week's RSA Insurance one-day international series against Pakistan is not the main priority of a summer in which Ireland will bid to secure their place at a third consecutive World Cup.
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