Morgan Knowles and Gil Dudson handed lengthy suspensions as one player has ban overturned
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Forwards Gil Dudson and Morgan Knowles have both been suspended for five matches by independent tribunals.
Warrington forward Dudson, 32, was referred to tribunal by the match review panel on a Grade E charge for punching winger Tom Johnstone during Saturday’s action in Perpignan.
The Wales international was sent off against Catalans, with Daryl Powell’s side managing to claim a 20-14 result with 12 men.
He has been fined £500.
Loose forward Knowles, 26, was referred to tribunal for dangerous contact on a Grade D charge following St Helens’ Good Friday defeat to Wigan.
Knowles had received a Grade D dangerous contact charge alongside Warrington’s Joe Philbin, who received a two-match suspension.
In Knowles’ case, the match review panel exercised its option of referring a player directly to tribunal in certain circumstances e.g. where a player suffers serious, long-term injury.
Wigan prop forward Mike Cooper will miss the rest of the 2023 Super League season, head coach Matt Peet has confirmed.
The 34-year-old was helped from the field during the side’s 14-6 Good Friday victory following Knowles’ tackle.
England international Knowles has also been fined £500.
Super League player has ban overturned
Meanwhile, Leigh’s Ava Seumanufagai has successfully appealed his one match suspension imposed for late contact with a Salford opponent during Saturday’s clash.
The 31-year-old has seen the incident being downgraded from B to A and the one match suspension cancelled.
He will be free to face Wakefield this Sunday in Super League. Seumanufagai is fined £250.
York forward Danny Kirmond has also accepted a three-match ban after being sent off in York’s 24-22 win over Sheffield in the Challenge Cup.
He was charged with a Grade D strike by the Rugby Football League’s match review panel.
The following players have accepted the imposed penalty notices:
Charlie Abraham, Wakefield Trinity – Dangerous throw, Grade B – £25 fine
John Asiata, Leigh Leopards – Strike, Grade A – 0 matches
James Batchelor, Hull KR – Dangerous contact, Grade C – 1 match penalty notice
Kane Evans, Hull FC – Dangerous contact, Grade B – 1 match
Zak Hardaker, Leigh Leopards – Trip, Grade B – £250 fine
Callum Hazzard, North Wales Crusaders – Disputes decision, Grade A – £40 fine
Danny Kirmond, York Knights – Strike, Grade D – 3 matches
Rhys Kennedy, Hull KR – Dangerous contact, Grade A – 0 matches
Rhys Kennedy, Hull KR– Dangerous contact, Grade A – 0 matches
Frasers MacCauley, London Broncos – Trip, Grade B – £25 fine
Sione Mata’utia, St Helens – Dangerous contact, Grade A – £250 fine
Robbie Mulhern, Leigh Leopards – Dangerous contact, Grade B – £250 fine
Dan Parker, Keighley Cougars – Dangerous contact, Grade B – 1 match
Joe Philbin, Warrington Wolves – Dangerous contact, Grade D – 2 matches and £250 fine
Morgan Smithies, Wigan Warriors – Dangerous contact, Grade B – 1 match
Sauaso Sue, Hull KR – Dangerous throw, Grade C – 2 matches
Mitieli Vulikjapani, Hull FC – Dangerous throw, Grade C – 1 match
Joe Westerman, Castleford Tigers – Trip, Grade B – 1 match
Joe Westerman Castleford Tigers – Dangerous contact – £250 fine
Finley Yates, Salford Red Devils – Disputes decision, Grade B – £25
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