{"id":777044,"date":"2026-09-20T18:34:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T18:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/777044\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T18:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T18:34:14","slug":"super-league-disciplinary-sweats-red-cards-and-hia-incidents-put-key-stars-at-risk-of-bans-for-semi-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/777044\/","title":{"rendered":"Super League disciplinary sweats: Red cards and HIA incidents put key stars at risk of bans for semi-finals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Disciplinary fallout threatens to overshadow the Betfred Super League semi-finals, with two red cards and a string of high-profile incidents leaving eight players walking a tightrope ahead of the Match Review Panel\u2019s decisions.<\/p>\n

Following an intense opening weekend of elimination play-off action, the Match Review Panel will convene on Monday morning to assess the weekend\u2019s incidents.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With spots in the Grand Final on the line next week, several clubs face a nervous wait over potential suspensions.<\/p>\n

Here is the full breakdown of players at risk of charges or bans following the weekend\u2019s dramatic play-off clashes:<\/p>\n

Super League disciplinary risks ahead of the semi-finals<\/p>\n

One of those at serious risk of missing semi-final contention is Warrington Wolves forward James Harrison, who was placed on report alongside James Bentley for a head-to-head collision that resulted in Hull KR winger Tom Davies failing an HIA with a fractured eye socket.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Match Review Panel will heavily scrutinise the mechanics of the collision under the head contact framework, leaving the Wire men facing an anxious wait ahead of their semi-final showdown with Leeds Rhinos.<\/p>\n

Wakefield Trinity also face a nervous wait on two key forwards following their victory over Leigh Leopards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Prop Emre Guler was shown a red card after punching Leigh forward Owen Trout, putting him at risk of a multi-game suspension that could rule him out of their semi-final clash with Wigan Warriors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Wakefield teammate Mike McMeeken was placed on report for a crusher-style tackle on David Armstrong, with any resulting Grade B or C charge potentially ruling him out of the high-stakes play-off action as the RFL continues its strict stance on neck pressure.<\/p>\n

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As for the teams whose play-off campaigns came to an end over the weekend, several stars are facing bans that will carry over into pre-season and the start of next year.<\/p>\n

Hull KR utility Peta Hiku was shown a red card in their season-ending defeat to Warrington for a punch on George Williams, with the strike using a clenched fist expected to draw a heavy Grade D or higher charge.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere among the eliminated sides, Hull KR forward Dean Hadley conceded a penalty for a high tackle on Matty Ashton that will be reviewed for potential sanctions, while Leigh Leopards halfback Lachlan Lam was penalised for a high shot on Lachlan Walmsley during Leigh\u2019s elimination loss to Wakefield Trinity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Leigh winger Josh Charnley is also under investigation after a late hit on Max Jowitt in the build-up to Tom Johnstone\u2019s try was flagged for potential dangerous contact on a kicker.<\/p>\n

Peta Hiku is SENT OFF! \u274c pic.twitter.com\/mdUo1PxFLN<\/a><\/p>\n

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