LEEDS RHINOS have been successful in their appeal in challenging the Grade B Dangerous Contact charge handed to their captain Cameron Smith in the aftermath of the club’s 26-6 win over Castleford Tigers last weekend.
Smith’s grading was reduced to A and his one-match ban overturned at an Operational Rules Tribunal last night.
North Wales Crusaders’ Patrick Rainford was unsuccessful in challenging the grading, F of a charge of lifting a player who is, or might be injured. He is banned for six matches.
Meanwhile, Wigan Warriors were unsuccessful in their appeal of Tyler Dupree’s Grade C Head Contact charge whilst Liam Byrne was handed a four-match ban and £750 fine after pleading guilty to Grade E Head Contact.
Earlier today the following players accepted Match Review Panel penalties.
Justin Sangare (Leeds Rhinos) – Head Contact – Grade C – 1 match penalty notice
Matty Lees (St Helens) – Head Contact – Grade C – 2 matches
Paul Vaughan (Warrington Wolves) – Dangerous Throw/Lift – Grade C – 2 matches
Harvey Livett (Huddersfield Giants) – Head Contact – Grade B – £250 fine
Harvey Barron (Hull FC) – Head Contact – Grade C – 1 match
Matty Beharrell (Hunslet) – Other Contrary Behaviour – Grade C – 1 match
Ellie Oldroyd (Huddersfield Giants) – Dangerous Contact – Grade B – £50 fine
Sophie Robinson (Leeds Rhinos) – Dangerous Contact – Grade C – 1 match
Jodie Morris (Wigan Warriors) – Dangerous Contact – Grade B – £50 fine
Courtney Treco (London Broncos) – Dangerous Contact – Grade B – £50 fine
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