St Helens issue statement after controversial Konrad Hurrell ban

St Helens star Konrad Hurrell has controversially been suspended after the Saints defeated Leigh Leopards in Round Three of the Betfred Super League.

Saints started the season with a win against London Broncos before Hurrell was absent against Huddersfield Giants in Round Two.

Round Three brought a tough test against Leigh Leopards where the Saints would find a way to win 12-4 to maintain their unbeaten start. Only Wigan Warriors also remain unbeaten but they have only played two games.

This leaves Saints at the top of the league as they look to regain their Super League title but their next game could be tough without Hurrell after his suspension for accidental head on head contact against Leigh Leopards.

This came as John Asiata avoided a ban.

Following this, St Helens made the following statement: “Following Friday night’s Betfred Super League match against Leigh Leopards, Saints’ #23 Konrad Hurrell has been issued a one-match penalty notice by the Match Review Panel. Hurrell was charged with a Grade B ‘Head Contact’ offence.

“This means that Konrad will not be available for selection for the Saints’ upcoming home clash against Salford Red Devils this Friday night (8th March).”

This suggests the Saints will be accepting the ban and not appealing.

St Helens star among Super League charges

Following Round Three of the Betfred Super League, the Match Review Panel have issued the following sanctions:

Adam Milner (Huddersfield Giants) – Grade B Head Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice (Higher end of grade)
Esan Marsters (Huddersfield Giants) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – £250 Fine
John Asiata (Leigh Leopards) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – Not applicable
Konrad Hurrell (St Helens) – Grade B Head Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice (Higher end of grade)
James Bentley (Leeds Rhinos) – Grade B Striking – 1 Match Penalty Notice (Higher end of grade)
Justin Sangare (Leeds Rhinos) – Grade B Head Contact – £250 Fine
Peta Hiku (Hull KR) – Grade A Disputes Decision – Not applicable
Jack Brown (Hull FC) – Grade B Dangerous Throw/Lift – 1 Match Penalty Notice (Higher end of grade)

Eight players were given charges with four of them banned. Asiata was among those who avoided suspension whilst Tariq Sims avoided any charge.