Dan Sheehan, a rugby player for Ireland and Leinster, has been suspended for four matches for an illegal clear out of Australia's Tom Lynagh during a Lions test match. The ban will be reduced to three games if Sheehan completes a coaching intervention course. Dan Sheehan, a British & Irish Lions hooker, has been handed a four-match suspension by World Rugby for a dangerous clear-out on Australia's Tom Lynagh during the third test in Sydney. The committee determined that Sheehan made head contact with Lynagh, who failed a head injury assessment (HIA) and was unable to continue [1][2].The ban will be reduced to three games if Sheehan successfully completes a coaching intervention. The game between the Lions and Australia was delayed due to a lightning storm, further complicating the refereeing process [3].References:[1] https://www.reuters.com/sports/lions-hooker-sheehan-handed-four-match-ban-over-lynagh-foul-2025-08-04/[2] https://www.espn.com/rugby/story/_/id/45897811/dan-sheehan-cops-four-match-ban-tom-lynagh-clean-out[3] https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2025/08/02/lions-v-australia-live-updates-tourists-look-for-3-0-series-win-in-sydney/

Source: The Irish Times August 04, 2025 14:06 UTC