Niall Armstrong receives 3 match ban

The case of Niall Armstrong, Exeter Chiefs, was heard on papers by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Matthew Weaver KC sitting with Daniel Gore and Christian Scotland-Williamson. 

He received a red card for reckless or dangerous play, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.11, during a game against Northampton Saints on 12 November.  

The player admitted the charge and received a three match ban which will be reduced to two if the he makes an application to World Rugby to undertake the Coaching Intervention Programme (CIP).  
 
Armstrong will miss the following games: 

• 19.11 v Gloucester
• 26.11 v Newcastle
• 02.12 v Bath (subject to completion of CIP)

The full judgement is available here.