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15 Aug 2023

Operational Rules Tribunal | Matty Lees

Operational Rules Tribunal | Matty Lees

St Helens’ Matty Lees will miss his side’s next two matches after losing his appeal against a two-match penalty notice.  

Lees was adjudged to have made a grade C high tackle during Sunday’s Betfred Super League match against Huddersfield Giants. He pleaded not guilty but the independent tribunal upheld the Match Review Panel’s decision. He is also fined £500. 

The following players have accepted penalty notices imposed by the Match Review Panel.  

  • Chris Hill (Huddersfield Giants) – High Tackle – Grade – N/A
  • Joe Greenwood (Huddersfield Giants) – Striking – Grade B – £250 fine
  • Oliver Russell (Huddersfield Giants) – Dangerous Contact – Grade B – £250 fine
  • Michael Knowles (Hunslet) – Dangerous Contact – Grade C – 1 match 
  • Lewis Hall (Swinton Lions) – Dangerous Contact – Grade C – 1 match
  • Lewis Young (Keighley Cougars) – High Tackle – Grade C – 1 match
  • Kieran Taylor (North Wales Crusaders) – Dangerous Contact – Grade C – 1 match
  • Ellis Robson (Keighley Cougars) – Dangerous Contact – Grade B – £125 fine
  • Connor Carr (Oldham) – Dangerous Throw – Grade B – £40 fine 
  • Joey Leilua (Featherstone Rovers) – Strike – Grade A – NFA