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19 Sep 2023

Operational Rules Tribunal | Paul Vaughan

Operational Rules Tribunal | Paul Vaughan

Warrington Wolves forward Paul Vaughan has been suspended for four matches following an independent tribunal hearing this evening. 

Vaughan, who was charged with a Grade E offence of making unnecessary contact with an opponent during last Friday’s Betfred Super League match against St Helens, pleaded not guilty. He is also fined £500. 

Earlier today the following players accepted Match Review Panel penalties. 

  • Thomas Mikaele (Warrington Wolves) – High tackle – Grade B – £250 fine
  • Connor Wrench (Warrington Wolves) – Dangerous contact – Grade A – N/A
  • Tommy Makinson (St Helens) – High tackle – Grade B – £250 fine
  • Kaide Ellis (Wigan Warriors) – Dangerous contact – Grade A – £250 fine
  • Jai Whitbread (Wakefield Trinity) – Dangerous contact – Grade C – 1 match 
  • Kevin Proctor (Wakefield Trinity) – Dangerous contact – Grade C – 1 match
  • Kai O’Donnell (Leigh Leopards) – Dangerous contact – Grade B – £250 fine
  • King Vuniyayawa (Salford Red Devils) – Other contrary behaviour – Grade C – 2 matches
  • Troy Richmond (Wigan Warriors) – Trips – Grade B – £25 fine
  • Jack Horsfield (Hull FC) – Dangerous contact – Grade C – 1 match 
  • Liam Kirk (Sheffield Eagles) – Dangerous contact - Grade B – £125 fine
  • Dane Chisholm (Featherstone Rovers) – Trip B – £125 fine
  • Adam Lawton (Widnes Vikings) – Dangerous contact – Grade B – £125 fine
  • George Roby (Swinton Lions) – Dangerous throw - Grade C – 2 matches
  • Nyle Flynn (Batley Bulldogs) – Dangerous contact – Grade D – 2 matches, £125 fine
  • Jason Baitieri (Bradford Bulls) – Dangerous contact – Grade C – 1 match