Hansen available for Six Nations after ban over '16 men' comments
Thursday, 9 January 2025 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.
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Thursday, 9 January 2025
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.
