Ireland's Furlong cleared of groin grab by disciplinary committee

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong has been cleared by a disciplinary committee of grabbing Gavin Coombes in the groin during Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster.

Munster back row Coombes raised the allegation with match referee Andrew Brace in the first half of Leinster's 24-18 win at Aviva Stadium, but television match official (TMO) Colin Stanley could not find conclusive video evidence.

However, three-time British and Irish Lions tourist Furlong was subsequently cited over an act of foul play under Law 9.27, which says "a player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship including but not limited to grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals".