Bath players Matt Banahan and Lee Mears yesterday saw their appeals against suspensions dismissed.
Powerful back Banahan received a three-week ban this week after he was sent off for a dangerous tackle during last weekend's Aviva Premiership clash against Leicester.
Hooker Mears was cited for punching in the same game and landed a two-week suspension.
Both appeals were heard by Gareth Rees QC, the Rugby Football Union announced, with centre Banahan remaining sidelined until December 24 and hooker Mears being able to return seven days earlier.
London Irish player Chris Hala'Ufia, meanwhile, appealed his five-week ban imposed after he was red-carded for a tip tackle against London Welsh last Saturday.
A decision on that appeal is expected today.
Ulster and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris has had an operation to repair damage on his injured ankle.
The back-rower required surgery on the tendon injury he sustained in a Pro12 league game against Edinburgh on November 2.
Ferris missed Ireland's autumn international series as well as three league games for Ulster.
