Trevor Brennan will know in 10 days time whether his lifetime ban from rugby has been rescinded after the former Ireland international appealed the decision in Dublin this afternoon.

The former St Mary's and Toulouse player made a personal plea to a three man appeal committee approved by the European Rugby Cup.

The secondrow also had character witnesses speak on his behalf.

The committee adjourned the hearing and plans to deliver its verdict on Monday, June 11th.

Brennan was banned for life from playing rugby union and from participating in any European Rugby Cup competition after he was found guilty of striking a supporter during a European Cup match between Toulouse and Ulster at Stade Ernest Wallon in January.

He was fined €25,000 and ordered to pay €5,000 to his victim Patrick Bamford.