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Published 12:34 12 Dec 2016 GMT
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"I wish to address my part in the Champions Cup Munster v Glasgow Warriors game and a subsequent interview I held, as the incident in question has rumbled on for a number of weeks and in addressing this I hope to put to bed a matter that has escalated because of my own doing. "In a poorly worded interview on my part I failed to acknowledge that I apologised to Fraser Brown for my actions during the Munster v Glasgow Warriors game. I also failed to confirm that I acknowledged I had committed an act of foul play, and fully accepted the corresponding sanction, apologising to Glasgow Warriors and EPCR for my conduct. "I have since written to EPCR once again confirming my acceptance of the disciplinary decision and outcome. I have also addressed the misunderstanding directly with Fraser and unreservedly apologised again for my actions and the wording I used during the interview. "I hope this paints a clearer picture for all and I believe it is important October 22nd in Thomond Park is remembered for the right reasons and not for something I deeply regret."Earls was clearly fired up for the province's first game since the death of Anthony Foley and was frustrated at not having an opportunity to contribute to the famous win. This may go someway to explaining his comments, which blamed Fraser for his red card. "The way he went, I thought he was going for it a small bit, to be honest with you. I spoke to him and he said he was just trying to protect himself," he said. "I felt I was cheated really going off the pitch; they denied me an opportunity to put in a performance for my head coach and the Munster supporters, so I kind of lost it a bit coming off the pitch." Fraser took exception to Earls' comments.
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