{"id":647531,"date":"2026-06-19T17:35:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/647531\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T17:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:35:14","slug":"championship-pair-land-hefty-punishments-after-punching-incident-as-former-super-league-forward-also-banned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/647531\/","title":{"rendered":"Championship pair land hefty punishments after punching incident as former Super League forward also banned"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The disciplinary verdict is in following the latest round of Championship fixtures, and as a result, three players from the second tier have been banned.<\/p>\n

Whitehaven defeated North Wales Crusaders 80-12 on Sunday afternoon, however the game was marred by two red cards, one from either team.<\/p>\n

Haven\u2019s Ellis Nixon and North Wales\u2019 Harry Coleman were both given their marching orders by referee Lucas Seal after a coming-together between the two.<\/p>\n

After review, the pair have both been handed Grade F Punching charges, which equate to 35 penalty points and a five-match ban. They will also have to pay a fine.<\/p>\n

Also banned is former Super League and St Helens forward Greg Richards, who now plies his trade at Barrow Raiders.<\/p>\n

Richards was given a Grade B Trip charge, and the three penalty points awarded has pushed him over the threshold for a one-game suspension.<\/p>\n

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Super League Academy and WSL players charged after Match Review Panel verdict<\/p>\n

Hull KR academy player Turner has received five penalty points for a Grade C Dangerous Throw\/Lift, and will need to pay a fine, whilst three players from the Women\u2019s Super League have been charged.<\/p>\n

Leeds Rhinos\u2019 Jess Sharp has landed a Grade C Dangerous Contact charge, whilst Huddersfield Giants pair Gracie Hobbs and Liv Gale will miss the next two matches for a Grade D Dangerous Throw\/Lift.<\/p>\n

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