They were among three players suspended after being charged by the RFL’s match review panel over incidents in last weekend’s Betfred Super League matches. A former Rhinos player was also handed a ban and one of their contingent on loan at Hull FC received penalty points.
Players have until noon tomorrow to challenge the review panel’s findings and any appeals will be heard later the same day. Here’s the full list of charges from Betfred Super League round 12.
7. Kieran Hudson (York Knights v Catalans Dragons)
Grade C head contact, five penalty points, total points five - fine. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Jack Welsby (St Helens v Castleford Tigers): Grade C striking, five penalty points, total points five - fine.
Grade C striking, five penalty points, total points five - fine. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
9. Semi Valemei (Castleford Tigers v St Helens)
Grade E unnecessary contact with player who is injured or may be injured, 18 penalty points, total points 18 - three-match ban. Photo: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com
10. Matt Whitley (St Helens v Castleford Tigers)
Grade B dangerous contact, three penalty points, total points 3.25 - fine. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
11. Jackson Hastings (St Helens v Castleford Tigers)
Grade D dangerous throw/lift, 12 penalty points, total points 13.25 - two-match ban. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
12. Olly Ashall-Bott (Toulouse Olympique v Wakefield Trinity)
Grade B head contact, three penalty points, total points 3.75 - fine. Photo: Fabrice Rodriguez/SWpix.com