Nine Super League players charged including Leeds Rhinos trio

   27/07/2026

NINE Super League players have been charged following the weekend’s action – but crucially none have been banned.

Leeds Rhinos have taken the biggest hit, with three of their players – Ben Littlewood, James McDonnell and Brodie Croft – all being charged following their 42-12 win over Bradford Bulls on Sunday.

Bradford’s Phoenix Steinwede has also been charged with Grade B Late Contact on Passer from the same game.

Elsewhere, Leigh Leopards, Warrington Wolves, Catalans Dragons, Wakefield Trinity and York Knights also had men hot water.

Here are all the charges:

Ben Littlewood (Leeds Rhinos) – Opposition: Bradford Bulls – Grade A Late Contact on Passer – 1 Penalty Point – Total Penalty Points: 1 – No Further Action
James McDonnell (Leeds Rhinos) – Opposition: Bradford Bulls – Grade A Dangerous Contact – 1 Penalty Point – Total Penalty Points: 2.75 – No Further Action
Ben Littlewood (Leeds Rhinos) – Opposition: Bradford Bulls – Grade B Dangerous Contact – 3 Penalty Points – Total Penalty Points: 3.25 – Fine
Brodie Croft (Leeds Rhinos) – Opposition: Bradford Bulls – Grade A Dangerous Contact – 1 Penalty Point – Total Penalty Points: 1.75 – No Further Action
Phoenix Steinwede (Bradford Bulls) – Opposition: Leeds Rhinos – Grade B Late Contact on Passer – 3 Penalty Points – Total Penalty Points: 3.25 – Fine
Josh Charnley (Leigh Leopards) – Opposition: Warrington Wolves – Grade B Head Contact – 3 Penalty Points – Total Penalty Points – 3.25 – Fine
Leon Hayes (Warrington Wolves) – Opposition: Leigh Leopards – Grade C Dangerous Throw/Lift – 5 Penalty Points – Total Penalty Points: 5 – Fine
Edenn Rogers Smith (Catalans Dragons) – Opposition: Toulouse Olympique – Grade A Late Contact on Passer – 1 Penalty Points – Total Penalty Points: 1 – No Further Action
Matty Storton (Wakefield Trinity) – Opposition: Castleford Tigers – Grade C Head Contact – 3 Penalty Points – Total Penalty Points: 4 – Fine
Paul McShane (York Knights) – Opposition: Huddersfield Giants – Grade B Late Contact on Passer – 3 Penalty Points – Total Penalty Points: 5 – Fine