Trailfinders Women Shannon Ikahihifo receives 3-match ban

The case of Shannon Ikahihifo (née Leota), Trailfinders Women, was heard on papers by an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Daniel Gore sitting with Becky Essex and John Downham.

She received a red card for dangerous tackling, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.13, during a game against Harlequins Women on 18 November.  

The player admitted the charge and received a three-match ban which will be reduced to two if she makes an application to World Rugby to undertake the Coaching Intervention Programme (CIP).
 
Leota will miss the following games: 
25.11 v Saracens Women
09.12 v Leicester Tigers Women
16.12 v Bristol Bears Women (subject to completion of CIP)

The full judgement is available here.