Rugby-US centre Kelter receives three-match ban for stamping on head

FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Rugby Sevens - Women's Pool C - United States of America vs Brazil - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - July 28, 2024. Alev Kelter of United States scores a try REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo

(Reuters) -United States women's centre Alev Kelter was handed a lenient three-match suspension on Tuesday after receiving a red card for stamping on the head of Australia's Georgina Friedrichs during Saturday's Pacific Four Series clash in Canberra.

The Wallaroos claimed their first win 27-19 over the U.S. on home soil, with the match soured by Kelter's actions. Kelter was shown a straight red for repeatedly stomping on the head of Friedrichs, who was trying to complete a tackle.