Nick Easter Decision

[TRF_Cymro]

Nick Easter, the Harlequins player (No 8), received a red card during the Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final against Munster at Thomond Park, Limerick, on Saturday, 30 April, 2011, as a result of receiving two yellow cards.

An independent Judicial Officer, Roger Morris (Wales), considered the matter and has determined that the sending-off was a sufficient sanction. Easter is free to play.

Notes to Editors
(i) Red Cards
a) The case of any player sent off in the Heineken Cup or Amlin Challenge Cup game shall be adjudicated by an independent Judicial Officer as soon as is practicable.
b) Until the hearing the player is ineligible to play in any tournament.
(ii) Independent Disciplinary Hearing
a) The independent Judicial Officer is chosen by the Chairman of the independent Disciplinary Panel, Professor Lorne Crerar.
b) Both parties to the hearing (ERC and the player) have the right to appeal decisions of the independent Disciplinary Hearing. Appeals must be lodged within 3 business days of receiving the full written decision of the independent Judicial Officer.
c) The full written decision of the independent Judicial Officer will be available on www.ercrugby.com/disciplinenewswhen the disciplinary process is complete.
d) For IRB recommended sanctions for offences committed within the playing enclosure, Law 10.4(a), go to www.irb.com

Mark Jones
Communications Manager

Good little breakdown at the end there.

 

[munstermuffin]

Correct Decision and well glad he is free to play.