Seven Super League players have been charged by the Match Review Panel this week, with stars from Leeds Rhinos and York Knights among those on the naughty list.
No player will face a ban, though three men have received a fine. One of those men is Knights prop Xavier Va’a, who has been dealt a Grade B late contact charge. The former Sydney Roosters man was sent to the sin-bin for the incident, and as a result has landed himself three penalty points and a fine.
The other two men who will be paying up this week are Castleford’s George Hirst and Toulouse’s Cesar Rouge. Hirst has been hit with a Grade B dangerous throw, whilst half-back Rouge is charged with a Grade B dangerous contact.
Other players to be charged by the MRP this week are Leeds star, and Super League’s top try scorer, Maika Sivo.
The Fijian international was charged for a tackle on Giants full-back Niall Evalds and was handed a late contact on the passer charge.
St Helens prop Noah Stephens, Bradford Bulls forward Leon Ruan and Toulose’s Lambert Belmas have all been charged with a Grade A late contact on passer, and have each been given one penalty point.
Super League disciplinary verdict after round eight
Player
Club
Opposition
Charge
Grade
Penalty Points
Total Points in previous 12 months
Sanction if applicable
George Hirst
Castleford Tigers
Wigan Warriors
Dangerous Throw/Lift
B
3
3
Fine
Cesar Rouge
Toulouse Olympique
Hull KR
Dangerous Contact
B
3
3
Fine
Lambert Belmas
Toulouse Olympique
Hull KR
Late contact on passer
A
1
1.25
No further action
Maika Sivo
Leeds Rhinos
Huddersfield Giants
Late contact on passer
A
1
1.5
No further action
Noah Stephens
St Helens
Hull FC
Late contact on passer
A
1
1
No further action
Xavier Va’a
York Knights
Leigh Leopards
Late contact on passer
B
3
3
Fine
Leon Ruan
Bradford Bulls
Wakefield Trinity
Late contact on passer
A
1
1
No further action
