Flower gets two game ban

Ben Flower has been given a two game suspensions for his elbow in Friday night’s win over Warrington.

Flower was found guilty of a Grade C reckless strike with the elbow on Declan Patton in the 57th minute of the game against Warrington Wolves – he received a two-match ban plus £300 fine.

Widnes’ Kevin Brown pleaded guilty to Grade A punching Joe Greenwood in the 78th minute of the game against St Helens – he received a one-match ban and a £300 fine.

Toulouse’s Bastian Ader pleaded not guilty to a Grade B dangerous throw in the 70th minute against Rochdale – he was found guilty and received a two-match suspension plus £75 fine.

The following players have taken the option of the Early Guilty Plea:

Steve Thorpe (Sheffield Eagles) – 1 match suspension

Owen Farnworth (Widnes Vikings) – 1 match suspension

Joe Greenwood (St Helens) – No Further Action

Jono Smith (Rochdale Hornets) – 2 match suspension

Danny Hulme (Toulouse Olympique) – 1 match suspension

Connor Farrer (South Wales Scorpions) – No Further Action

Richie Hughes (Coventry Bears) – 1 match suspension

Mick Govin (Gloucestershire All Golds) – No Further Action