A huge 15 players have been charged by the Match Review Panel after Rivals Round.
It is by far the most this season but expected after the most fiery fixtures of the season took place over the Easter weekend.
There were 17 charges handed out with Rhys Kennedy of Hull KR and Joe Westerman of Castleford Tigers charged twice.
Kennedy receives no ban with Westerman picking up a one match ban.
Speaking of bans, nine players have picked up bans.
Four of them came from the Hull derby which is to be expected of such a big game.
The big news is of course Gil Dudson being referred to a tribunal for his red card against his former club Catalans Dragons.
Meanwhile, Morgan Knowles has also been referred to a tribunal for dangerous contact.
But why is Morgan Knowles facing a potential three game ban?
Well according to the Match Review Panel’s minutes, his offence was:
“Defender uses any part of their body forcefully to twist, bend or otherwise apply pressure to the limb or limbs of an opposing player in a way that involves an unacceptable risk of injury to that player.”
As a Grade D he faces two to three games.
Following the latest round of Betfred Super League fixtures, the Match Review Panel have issued the following sanctions:
Charges
John Asiata – Leigh Leopards – Strikes – A – Not applicable
James Batchelor – Hull KR – Dangerous Contact – C – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Gill Dudson – Warrington Wolves – Punching – E – Refer to Tribunal
Kane Evans – Hull FC – Dangerous Contact – B – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Zak Hardaker – Leigh Leopards – Trips – B – £250 Fine
Rhys Kennedy – Hull KR – Dangerous Contact – A – Not applicable
Rhys Kennedy – Hull KR – Dangerous Contact – A – Not applicable
Morgan Knowles – St Helens – Dangerous Contact – D – Refer to Tribunal
Sione Matautia – St Helens – Dangerous Contact – A – £250 Fine
Robbie Mulhern – Leigh Leopards – Dangerous Contact – B – £250 Fine
Joe Philbin – Warrington Wolves – Dangerous Contact – D – 2 Match Penalty Notice and £250 Fine
Ava Seumanufagai – Leigh Leopards – Dangerous Contact – B – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Morgan Smithies – Wigan Warriors – Dangerous Contact – B – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Sauaso Sue – Hull KR – Dangerous Throw – C – 2 Match Penalty Notice
Mitieli Vulikjapani – Hull FC – Dangerous Throw – C – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Joe Westerman – Castleford Tigers – Trips – B – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Joe Westerman – Castleford Tigers – Dangerous Contact – A – £250 Fine
