The Disciplinary process related to Harry Sheridan Red Card in the rescheduled Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 2 game against Edinburgh Rugby on Friday, March 13 has resulted in a three game suspension.
After an act of foul play by Ulster Rugby player No 4 (Harry Sheridan), referee Federico Vedovelli showed the Player a Red Card in the 45th minute of the game under Law 9.13 – A Player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders
In the Player’s responses to the Judicial Officer overseeing the disciplinary process (Ms. Rhian Williams), he had accepted that he had committed an act of foul play which warranted a Red Card. Ms. Williams found that the incident met the Red Card threshold, with entry of mid-range warranting six weeks. The Player received 3 weeks (50%) mitigation due to his exemplary record, immediate remorse & acceptance of the Red Card which results in a three game suspension.
Should the Player complete the World Rugby Coaching Intervention Programme then the sanction will be reduced by one week.
Fixtures Harry Sheridan is unavailable for:
- Ulster Rugby v Connacht Rugby, Friday March 20, Vodacom URC
- Zebre Parma v Ulster Rugby, Saturday March 28, Vodacom URC
- Ulster Rugby v Ospreys, Saturday April 4, EPCR Challenge Cup

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