Super League star receives disappointing verdict after appeal

Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves and Hull FC stars all landed themselves in trouble last night with the Match Review Panel as 14 players were charged including six players who were banned.

These included King Vuniyayawa, Kallum Watkins, Oliver Partington, Jake Clifford, Konrad Hurrell and Jacob Miller.

Castleford Tigers star Jacob Miller’s appeal has failed at tonight’s operational rules tribunal after a dangerous tackle against Warrington Wolves.

He received a yellow card for the tackle against the Wolves as Castleford lost 66-12 in a game that saw the Tigers lose their points difference advantage over Wakefield Trinity.

The RFL said:

“Castleford Tigers’ Jacob Miller has been unsuccessful in appealing against a 1 match ban for a Grade C Dangerous Throw. Miller pleaded guilty, but challenged the grading of the charge. The Tribunal found the grading to be correct.”

Following the latest round of Betfred Super League & Betfred League One fixtures, the Match Review Panel have issued the following sanctions:

Bevan French (Wigan Warriors) – Grade B Dangerous Throw – £250 Fine

Oliver Partington (Salford Red Devils) – Grade A Dangerous Throw – £250 Fine

Oliver Partington (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B High Tackle – 1 Match Penalty Notice

Ryan Brierley (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B Other Contrary Behaviour – £250 Fine

Kallum Watkins (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B High Tackle – 1 Match Penalty Notice

King Vuniyayawa (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B High Tackle – 1 Match Penalty Notice

King Vuniyayawa (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice

Chris McQueen (Huddersfield Giants) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – Not Applicable

George Williams (Warrington Wolves) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – Not Applicable

Jacob Miller (Castleford Tigers) – Grade C Dangerous Throw – 1 Match Penalty Notice

Jake Clifford (Hull FC) – Grade C Other Contrary Behaviour – 1 Match Penalty Notice

David Fusitu’a (Leeds Rhinos) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – Not Applicable

Konrad Hurrell (St Helens) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice

Eddie Battye (Wakefield Trinity) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – Not Applicable

Moses Mbye (St Helens) – Grade A Contact with Match Official – Not Applicable

Lewis Dodd (St Helens) – Grade B Other Contrary Behaviour – £250 Fine

Gregg McNally (Oldham) – Grade B Trip – £40 Fine

The following players have received a caution:

David Fusitu’a (Leeds Rhinos) – Raising knee in tackle

Kai Pearce-Paul (Wigan Warriors) – Dangerous Throw