The Ospreys are free to take their place in the European Cup quarterfinals after they were cleared of fielding an ineligible player.

Stade Francais prop David Attoub has lodged an appeal against the 70-week ban he received for gouging during a European Cup match in December.

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter has been given a suspended four-week ban from match-day coaching for implied criticism of a referee.

Stade Francais prop David Attoub has been hit with a mammoth 70-week ban from rugby union for gouging in a European Cup clash in December.