Ulster second row Kieran Treadwell has had a citing complaint against him dismissed following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London.
Treadwell was cited for an alleged dangerous tackle in the Champions Cup game against Bath at Kingspan Stadium last month.
He was accused with tackling Bath flanker Tom Ellis in a dangerous manner in the 68th minute, in contravention of Law 9.13.
An independent Disciplinary Committee considered video imagery of the incident, and heard evidence and submissions from Treadwell, who did not accept that he had committed an act of foul play.
Ulster Rugby Chief Executive Jonny Petrie, Director of Rugby Operations Bryn Cunningham and EPCR Disciplinary Officer Liam McTiernan were also present at the hearing.
"The Committee decided that the primary contact between Treadwell and Ellis had been shoulder-to-shoulder, and as the tackle was not an act of foul play, it could not have warranted a red card. The citing complaint was therefore dismissed," the independent Disciplinary Committee said
"Treadwell is free to play and EPCR has the right to appeal the decision."
