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8 May 2024

Disciplinary news: Operational Rules Tribunal

Disciplinary news: Operational Rules Tribunal

Greg Burns is set to miss Doncaster’s next two matches following yesterday’s Operational Rules Tribunal hearing.

Burns had been referred to tribunal on a charge of Grade E head contact during his side’s recent Betfred Championship match against Dewsbury Rams. The grading was reduced to D, carrying a lesser penalty. He was also fined £40.

The following players accepted Match Review Panel sanctions.

  • Julien Bousquet (Catalans Dragons) – Trip – Grade B – £250 fine
  • Andy Ackers (Leeds Rhinos) – Other Contrary Behaviour – A – No further action
  • Jake Trueman (Hull FC) – Dangerous Contact – B – £250 fine
  • Peta Hiku (Hull KR) – Dangerous Contact – A £250 fine (higher end of sanction)
  • Kelsey Gentles (York Valkyrie) – Dangerous Contact – C – 1 Match Penalty Notice
  • Matthew Welham (Midlands Hurricanes) – Dangerous Contact – D – 2 matches
  • Harvey Smith (Wakefield Trinity Academy) – Dangerous Throw/Lift – D – 2 matches
  • Carl Forber (Workington Town) – Dangerous Contact – B – £40 fine
  • Dan Parker (Keighley Cougars) – Dangerous Contact – B – 1 match (higher end of sanction)
  • Edene Gebbie (Whitehaven) – Head Contact – B – £125 fine
  • Isaac Shaw (Hunslet) – Dangerous Contact – C – 1 match