Two-week ban for Meakes

07 May 2015Meakes was dismissed during the second half for a dangerous tackle on Edinburgh centre Sam Beard.

Following a disciplinary hearing on Thursday, tournament organisers confirmed the suspension for Meakes.

He cannot play again until May 18, ruling him out of Gloucester's remaining Aviva Premiership games against London Irish and Bath.

In a statement, European Professsional Club Rugby said: "The independent judicial Officer, Mark McParland (Ireland), heard evidence and submissions from Meakes, who accepted the red card decision, from the Gloucester director of rugby …