Ireland's Hansen banned but available for 6 Nations

Ireland's Hansen banned but available for Six Nations
Connacht wing Mack Hansen is cleared to play in Ireland's Six Nations opener against England after being handed a three-match ban for comments he made about a referee.
Six Nations 2025: Ireland's Hansen to face England after ban
Ireland winger Mack Hansen is free to face England in their Six Nations opener after being handed a three-match ban for his outburst on refereeing after Connacht's defeat to Leinster on Dec. 21.
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Ireland v England Six Nations tickets selling for almost €2,500 online
Tickets for Ireland's Six Nations opener against England are being sold online for close to €2,500, despite ticket touting being banned in the country. The eagerly awaited clash is expected to be a complete sellout, but tickets have surfaced online way above face value.
Mullins replaces banned Hansen for Connacht
Ireland Sevens Olympian Chay Mullins replaces suspended Mack Hansen for Connacht's European Challenge Cup home game against Lyon on Saturday.
Ireland star Mack Hansen handed ban after criticising referees
Ireland wing Mack Hansen has been handed a three-week ban after criticising the officiating of Connacht’s defeat to Leinster in December. Hansen suggested after his side’s narrow loss at the Aviva Stadium that it had felt like the visitors were playing against “16 men”.
Connacht put Mack Hansen outburst ‘to bed’ after Ireland winger’s ban
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins feels both the club and Mack Hansen have ‘full acceptance’ of the punishment handed to the Ireland winger after his criticism of the referee following his side’s URC defeat to Leinster.
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