8 Mar 2011

Sidey suspended for 3 weeks

5:51 am on 8 March 2011

The Western Force utility back Rory Sidey has been suspended for three weeks for a dangerous tackle during his side's Super Rugby match against the Sharks at the weekend.

Sidey was shown a straight red card for the 18th minute tackle on Sharks winger, Odwa Ndungane.

The Force went on to lose the match 39-12.

Sidey didn't contest that the tackle was dangerous.