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4 Sep 2025

Operational Rules Tribunal / Match Review Panel

 Operational Rules Tribunal / Match Review Panel

Following the latest round of Betfred Championship, Betfred League One, Betfred Women's Super League, Reserve, Academy and Scholarship fixtures, the Match Review Panel have issued the following sanctions:

  • Sinead Peach (York Valkyrie) – Opposition: St Helens Women – Grace E Other Contrary Behaviour – Refer to Tribunal
  • Evie Sexton (York Valkyrie) – Opposition: St Helens Women – Grade B Late Contact on Passer – Penalty Points: 3 – Total Penalty Points: 3 – Fine
  • Emily Stirzaker (Barrow Raiders Women) – Opposition: Wigan Warriors Women – Grade A Dangerous Contact – Penalty Points: 1 – Total Penalty Points: 2.5 – No Further Action
  • Ben Reynolds (Featherstone Rovers) – Opposition: Sheffield Eagles – Grade E Foul and Abusive Language towards Match Official – Refer to Tribunal
  • Sean Coughlan (Castleford Tigers Academy) – Opposition: Leigh Leopards Academy – Grade A Dangerous Contact – Penalty Points: 1 – Total Penalty Points: 1 – No Further Action
  • Nathaniel Parker (Leigh Leopards Academy) – Opposition: Castleford Tigers Academy – Grade D Dangerous Contact – Penalty Points: 12 – Total Penalty Points: 12 – 2 Match Suspension
  • Jordan Schofield (Keighley Cougars) – Opposition: North Wales Crusaders – Grade B Late Contact on Passer – Penalty Points: 3 – Total Penalty Points: 3 - Fine

At a meeting of the independent Operational Rules Tribunal on Tuesday September 2, Logan Blacker of Huddersfield Giants was suspended for five matches, and fined £50, after pleading guilty to a charge of Verbal Abuse / Unacceptable Language in an Academy fixture against Warrington Wolves. He has had 33 points added to his disciplinary record.