Wakefield Trinity forward Jazz Tevaga escapes ban

JAZZ TEVAGA has escaped a Grand Final ban, despite being charged with a Grade B Trip in Wakefield Trinity’s 33-6 win over Wigan Warriors on Saturday.

Tevaga was sinbinned for his act in the first half, then returned to help guide Daryl Powell’s side to a remarkable victory.

The former Manly Sea Eagles forward was given three penalty points for the Grade B offence, but he will be free to play in this Saturday’s showpiece event at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, Leeds Rhinos stars Harry Newman and Cooper Jenkins have been charged with Grade B Other Contrary Behaviour and Grade A Late Contact offences respectively in their 14-12 loss to Warrington Wolves.

Following the weekend’s play-offs, the Match Review Panel have issued the following sanctions:

Jazz Tevaga (Wakefield Trinity) – Opposition: Wigan Warriors – Grade B Trip – Penalty Points: 3 – Total Penalty Points: 3 – Fine
Harry Newman (Leeds Rhinos) – Opposition: Warrington Wolves – Grade B Other Contrary Behaviour – Penalty Points: 3 – Total Penalty Points: 3 – Fine
Cooper Jenkins (Leeds Rhinos) – Opposition: Warrington Wolves – Grade A Late Contact on Passer – Penalty Points: 1 – Total Penalty Points: 1 – No Further Action
Josh Drinkwater (Oldham) – Opposition: London Broncos – Grade D Questioning Integrity of Match Official – Penalty Points: 12 – Total Penalty Points: 12 – 2 Match Suspension
Morgan Smith (Oldham) – Opposition: London Broncos – Grade A Contact with Match Official – Penalty Points: 1 – Total Penalty Points: 1 – No Further Action