Western Force centre, Rory Sidey, has been suspended for three weeks after a SANZAR judicial hearing found him guilty on the charge of dangerous tackling under law 10.4(j) during the Forces’ games against the Sharks on Saturday.

SANZAR Judicial Officer Dennis Wheelahan QC heard the matter via conference call in Sydney and determined that Sidey should be suspended for three weeks as a consequence of his actions.

Sidey was called before the SANZAR judicial hearing after receiving a straight red card in the 18th minute for a dangerous tackle on Sharks Winger, Odwa Ndungane.

The Force centre didn’t contest that the tackle was dangerous however Mr Wheelahan upheld the dangerous tackle charge and determined that Sidey be suspended for three weeks.