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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Michael Scully

Six Nations disciplinary panel overturn Freddie Steward's red card against Ireland

A Six Nations disciplinary panel has ruled that England's Freddie Steward should not have been sent off against Ireland in Saturday's clash.

The full back was red carded just before half-time at the Aviva Stadium by referee Jacob Peyper after he crashed into Hugo Keenan.

The Leinster player, who was one of Ireland's players of the championship, was caught high by Steward's elbow as the players collided and Keenan didn't return after failing a HIA.

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