Case Detail
Case Number:
ON/0042/26
Mitchell Birch #12, Waterhead
Competition:
Challenge Cup
Match:
Waterhead v Rochdale Hornets
Match Date:
2026-01-25
Incident:
Dangerous Contact
Decision:
Charge
Charge Detail:
Law 15.1 (i)
Dangerous Contact – A defending player, in effecting a tackle, makes dangerous contact (either direct or indirect), or uses a technique which is likely to make dangerous contact (either direct or indirect), with the supporting leg or legs of an attacking player who is being held in the tackle by a defender(s), and who is deemed to be in a vulnerable position, in a way that involves an unacceptable risk of injury to that player.
Grade C
Sanctions:
5 Penalty Points & fine