
LEIGH LEOPARDS star Kai O’Donnell has been given a mammoth ban whilst his teammate Zak Hardaker has lost his appeal tonight.
At an Operational Rules Tribunal tonight, O’Donnell was handed a six-match ban after being found guilty of a Grade F Dangerous Throw.
O’Donnell challenged the grading but pleaded guilty, though the grading was found to be correct.
Kai O’Donnell (@LeighLeopardsRL) has been suspended for six games after being found Guilty of a Grade F Dangerous Throw by an Independent Tribunal. O’Donnell pleaded Guilty but challenged the grading however the grading was found to be correct. O’Donnell will also be fined £1000. pic.twitter.com/S4IHkezEf3
— Rugby Football League (@TheRFL) June 20, 2023
Hardaker, meanwhile, has been found guilty of a Grade C Dangerous Throw by a Tribunal after challenging the grading but pleaded guilty.
Zak Hardaker (@LeighLeopardsRL) has been suspended for one game after being found guilty of a Grade C Dangerous Throw by an Independent Tribunal. Hardaker pleaded guilty but challenged the grading however the grading was found to be correct. Club lose £500 bond. pic.twitter.com/WNcSeEI3Ec
— Rugby Football League (@TheRFL) June 20, 2023