Four players could be given six-match bans after being referred to tribunal in aftermath of Challenge Cup Round One

IT’S fair to say that the Disciplinary Match Review Panel has been busy in the aftermath of Challenge Cup Round One.

Four players could be given six-match bans after being referred to a tribunal, with Orrell St James’ Ben Tordoff charged with a Grade E Dangerous Throw and his opponent Nathan Goodwin from Haresfinch charged with a Grade F Striking.

Elsewhere, Stanningley’s Jack Sykes has been charged with a Grade F Punching along with South Wales Jets man Dafydd Hellard.

Following Round One of the Betfred Challenge Cup, the Match Review Panel have issued the following sanctions:

Ben Tordoff (Orrell St James) – Grade E Dangerous Throw/Lift – Refer to Tribunal
Nathan Goodwin (Haresfinch) – Grade F Striking – Refer To Tribunal
Matty Norton (Haresfinch) – Grade A Other Contrary Behaviour – Not Applicable
Ryan Watkin (British Army) – Grade C Head Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Apenai Kororua (Edinburgh Eagles) – Grade D Punching – 2 Match Penalty Notice
Jame Haile (Lowca) – Grade D Punching – 2 Match Penalty Notice
Greg Smith (Lowca) – Grade D Punching – 2 Match Penalty Notice
Craig Lewis (South Wales Jets) – Grade D Head Contact – 2 Match Penalty Notice
Craig Lewis (South Wales Jets) – Grade D Punching – 2 Match Penalty Notice
Jack Sykes (Stanningley) – Grade F Punching – Refer to Tribunal
Dafydd Hellard (South Wales Jets) – Grade F Punching – Refer to Tribunal
The following player was handed a caution:

Bradley Kelk (Orrell St James) – Dangerous Throw/Lift

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