ELLIOTT WHITEHEAD has been banned for one match after being charged with Grade B Head Contact in the aftermath of Catalans Dragons’ Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Hull KR
His teammate, Alrix Da Costa has also been charged with Grade B Head Contact and three penalty points, but the hooker is below the 6-8 point threshold for a ban and has instead been fined.
Leigh Leopards forward Owen Trout has been charged with Grade C Head Contact following his side’s 21-14 loss to Warrington Wolves.
Trout has received five penalty points but is still one point below the 6-8 point threshold for a ban.
Follow the latest round of Betfred Challenge Cup fixtures, the Match Review Panel have issued the following sanctions:
Alrix D Costa (Catalans Dragons) – Opposition: Hull KR – Grade B Head Contact – Fine – Penalty Points: 3 – Total Penalty Points in previous 12 months: 5
Elliott Whitehead (Catalans Dragons) – Opposition: Hull KR – Grade B Head Contact – 1 Match Suspension and a Fine – Penalty Points: 3 – Total Penalty Points: 10.5
Owen Trout (Leigh Leopards) – Opposition: Warrington Wolves – Grade C Head Contact – Fine – Penalty Points: 5 – Total Penalty Points: 5
