The red card shown to Ireland's lock, Tadhg Beirne, for a dangerous tackle during a rugby match against New Zealand has been rescinded. An independent disciplinary committee overturned the decision, initially made after a review during last weekend's test match in Chicago.

Beirne's contact with New Zealand's Beauden Barrett was initially ruled as a yellow card offence but was later upgraded to a red card upon review, a decision the disciplinary committee has now reversed. They agreed that although there was foul play, it did not warrant a red card.

With the ruling lifted, Beirne is eligible for selection as Ireland prepares to face Japan in Dublin, aiming to recover from their recent 26-13 defeat to the All Blacks. The decision gives Ireland a boost in their lineup strategy for the upcom

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