Championship halfbacks banned
19th January 2020, Hull College Craven Park, Kingston upon Hull, England; Rugby League Pre Season, Hull Kingston Rovers v Featherstone Rovers : Shaun Kenny-Dowall (3) of Hull KR puts a strong tackle on Dane Chisholm (7) of Featherstone Rovers Credit: David Greaves/News Images
Championship halfbacks Dane Chisholm of Featherstone Rovers and Connor Robinson of York City Knights have been banned for the season opener.
Chisholm will miss the first three matches of the season, after being charged with a Grade C Dangerous Lift.
He was sin binned for the tackle on former teammate Luke Briscoe during his side’s 34-22 win over Leeds Rhinos.
The former Super League halfback will miss Rovers’ games against Batley Bulldogs, Halifax and Bradford Bulls.
As for Robinson, he was given a one-match penalty notice after being charged with a Grade B Striking Offence.
He was sent off after clashing with Elliott Culling during the Knights’ 6-4 defeat against Bradford at the Tetley’s Stadium in Dewsbury.
Robinson will miss the Knights’ opener against Toulouse.