No further action will be taken against Brad O\u2019Neill following an allegation of spitting made on the back of Wigan\u2019s Good Friday derby defeat at St Helens, the Rugby Football League (RFL) have confirmed.<\/p>\n
The Warriors<\/a> were beaten 34-24 at the BrewDog Stadium by their rivals on Good Friday (April 3), conceding four tries in the final 15 minutes to suffer a gut-wrenching loss.<\/p>\n There were a number of flash points during the game, and following one of the scuffles which broke out between the two teams, an allegation was made that hooker O\u2019Neill had spat at a Saints player.<\/p>\n That incident was placed on report, and when it was reviewed by the Match Review Panel (MRP) last Monday, April 10, it was referred for further investigation.<\/p>\n Saints<\/a> were the given the opportunity to provide further evidence to prove the allegation of spitting was a legitimate one, with the evidence available seven days ago unable to conclusively prove it.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not known whether any further evidence was presented, but the MRP re-convened on Monday morning and no further action will be taken against O\u2019Neill, the RFL have confirmed.<\/p>\n Want more Love Rugby League? Add us as a preferred source on Google<\/a> and ensure you never miss our exclusives and breaking news!<\/p>\n Brad O\u2019Neill verdict delivered following St Helens spitting allegation<\/p>\n Had further evidence proved O\u2019Neill as guilty, he would likely have been referred on to a tribunal and landed a lengthy ban.<\/p>\n However, he will remain available for selection for Wigan having not been found guilty of ay wrongdoing \u2013 with the Warriors hosting Castleford Tigers this weekend.<\/p>\n His team-mates Harry Smith and Sam Walters will both be unavailable for that Super League<\/a> clash though having each landed a three-match ban after Sunday afternoon\u2019s 26-22 Challenge Cup quarter-final victory at Wakefield Trinity.<\/p>\n