Leicester Tiger’s Harry Ellis has been banned for six weeks for what has been described as a ‘dangerous tackle’ on New Zealand captain Dan Carter. Ellis has already been given a one week ban by Leicester and the club are disappointed that he has been punished with such a lengthy suspension. A club statement read, [...]
Ellis handed club ban
Harry Ellis has been given a one week ban from his club Leicester, following a tackle on New Zealand captain Dan Carter last weekend. Ellis, who might face further disciplinary action from the European Rugby Cup committee, will now definitely miss the match against Newcastle Falcons this weekend. A club statement from Leicester read, “The [...]
Tiger’s Ellis in hot water over Carter tackle
Leicester’s Harry Ellis has been cited over a challenge on Perpignan star Dan Carter when the two sides clashed in the Heineken Cup last Sunday. Carter, who was making his debut for Perpignan, was elevated six feet into the air from the tackle and landed awkwardly, leaving Match commissioner Iain Goodall with little choice but [...]