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.
Mack Hansen to serve three-match ban but available for Six Nations
Hansen will serve a three-match ban for Connacht but is available for Ireland's Six Nations opener against England.
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