England hooker Dylan Hartley has been cited following the 6 Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday for an alleged biting offence.

The independent Six Nations Citing Commissioner for the match, Alberto Recaldini from Italy, cited the England player under IRB Law 10.4(m), “Acts contrary to good sportsmanship”, for allegedly biting the finger of an opponent in the 23rd minute of the first half.

Hartley's hearing will be held by an independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee, at a date to be confirmed.