Rugby World Cup: when is Tom Curry's red card disciplinary hearing, has he been banned - how long?

England flanker Tom Curry has been banned following his red card in the opening round of the world cup.

The Sale Sharks star was shown a yellow card in the third minute for a dangerous tackle on Argentina's Juan Cruz Mallia - which was later updated to a red card after a review by the bunker. It is the fourth red card the Red Roses have received in 2023.

Despite the early setback, Steve Borthwick's men produced an inspired display - led by flyhalf George Ford - and ran out 27-10 winners. It puts them in the driving seat for qualification to the knockout stages ahead of games against Japan, Chile and Samoa.

Tom Curry faced a disciplinary hearing midweek and is now set for a spell on the sidelines during the group stages after being handed a ban. Captain Owen Farrell and number eight Billy Vunipola entered the tournament serving bans for dangerous tackles - but Vunipola will be back for Japan game.

Here's all you need to know:

When is Tom Curry's red card hearing?

He will face an independent disciplinary panel on Tuesday, 12 September. World Rugby have confirmed that it will take place on the evening - at the request of the player.

The exact time will not be announced publically. It means that the decision on whether Curry will face a ban - and for how long - will likely not be revealed until late on Tuesday or on the morning of Wednesday, 13 September.

How long has Tom Curry been banned for?

Tom Curry has been banned for three matches - but the ban can be reduced to two subject to completing tackle school. It means that he will miss the Japan and Chile matches on 17 September and 23 September respectively.

He could be free to return for the final group game against Samoa - if he completes the tackle school.

Who was on the panel - what's been said?

Confirming the hearing, World Rugby said in a statement: "England’s Tom Curry will appear before an independent Judicial Committee in Paris having received a red card, following a review by the Foul Play Review Officer, in England’s Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool D match against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday, 9 September for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle).

“At the player’s request, the hearing will take place on Tuesday evening, 12 September. The independent Judicial Committee that will hear the matter will be chaired by Adam Casselden SC (Australia), joined by former players John Langford (Australia) and Jamie Corsi (Wales).”