2025 NRL: Round 27 Sunday Night Match Review and Revised Nicho Hynes Charge

The NRL Judiciary has confirmed Morgan Smithies (Canberra Raiders) has been charged for Dangerous Contact – Grade 1 in Sunday’s Round 27 clash. The incident occurred in the 36th minute and involved a tackle on Josh Kerr.

This was Smithies’ second offence, resulting in a $1,800 fine with an early plea ($2,500 if found guilty at panel). While he avoids suspension, this fine adds to the growing Round 27 judiciary list that has already seen finals implications for other players.

Notably, Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Storm) remains suspended for at least 3 matches.

Nicho Hynes (Sharks) has received a downgrade following a review by the NRL Match Review. The statement read:

The Match Review Committee remains satisfied that there is sufficient evidence to justify a charge for the offence of Dangerous Contact against Nicho Hynes.

When initially ascribing a grading to that offence, the MRC considered the contents of a Medical Report provided by the injured player’s Club which offered preliminary details as to the nature and extent of the injury.

Subsequently, the Match Review Committee has received a further report which materially alters the nature and extent of the injury suffered by the player.

Following due consideration of this Report, the Match Review Committee has reviewed the charge against Nicho Hynes and in accordance with the Judiciary Code, has forwarded the player an amended Notice of Charge for the offence of Dangerous Contact (Grade 1).

Meanwhile, first-time offences for Victor Radley, Sean Keppie, Josiah Karapani, and Teig Wilton have resulted in fines.

Full Round 27 Judiciary Charges (to date)

PlayerDate of OffenceClubMinuteCharge / IncidentGradeRecordEarly PleaGuilty at PanelMisconduct On WhomNelson Asofa-Solomona4/09/2025Storm37thHigh Tackle – Careless23rd & Subsequent Offence3 matches4 matchesTalty, BenJosiah Karapani4/09/2025Broncos79thHigh Tackle – Careless11st Offence$1,000$1,500Papenhuyzen, RyanVictor Radley5/09/2025Roosters24thHigh Tackle – Careless11st Offence$1,000$1,500Wighton, JackJamie Humphreys5/09/2025Rabbitohs41stDangerous Contact (hip drop)22nd Offence2 matches3 matchesWong, SiuaSean Keppie5/09/2025Rabbitohs75thHigh Tackle – Careless11st Offence$1,000$1,500Toia, RobertTeig Wilton6/09/2025Sharks69thHigh Tackle – Careless11st Offence$1,000$1,500Galvin, LachlanNicho Hynes6/09/2025Sharks75thDangerous Contact (hip drop)11st Offence$1,000$1,500Montoya, MarceloMorgan Smithies7/09/2025Raiders36thDangerous Contact12nd Offence$1,800$2,500Kerr, Josh