Sanctioned.

The IRFU and Ulster Rugby have said they have appropriately sanctioned winger Craig Gilroy, after he was the subject of a review following a controversial WhatsApp message.

The message was deemed “unacceptable” by the player himself, who apologised last week.

The following statement was released this morning:

Following a review of a text message sent by Craig Gilroy, the Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster Rugby have sanctioned him, following a disciplinary process in accordance with the terms of his contract.

Craig will be unavailable for team selection until the 26th April 2018.