Key forward banned for Leeds Rhinos v Castleford Tigers derby

A big name will be missing through suspension when Castleford Tigers visit Leeds Rhinos for Saturday’s top-six decider.
By Peter Smith
Published 30th Aug 2022, 15:35 GMT
Updated 30th Aug 2022, 17:14 GMT
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Tigers prop Liam Watts has been banned for the SIXTH time this season after being charged with grade B dangerous contact by the RFL’s match review committee.

Watts was handed a two-game penalty notice following the incident in Tigers’ home loss to Salford Red Devils on Monday.

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Rhinos came through their defeat at Catalans Dragons with no charges.

Liam Watts. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.Liam Watts. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.
Liam Watts. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Dragons’ Dean Whare was suspended for one game after being charged with a grade B shoulder charge on Leeds’ Kruise Leeming.

No action was taken against Whare’s teammate Sam Kasiano following an alleged late hit on passer Brad Dwer.

The panel notes stated: “Player is engaged by opponent and player does not contact opponent high.”

Other players charged following Super League round 26 were:

Catalans' Dean Whare celebrates the win over Leeds. Picture by Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com.Catalans' Dean Whare celebrates the win over Leeds. Picture by Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com.
Catalans' Dean Whare celebrates the win over Leeds. Picture by Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com.
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Korbin Sims (Hull KR grade C contact with match official) - three-match penalty notice.

Romain Navarette (Toulouse Olympique, grade C head butt) - two matches.

Jack Ormondroyd (Salford Red Devils, grade A dangerous contact) - no matches.

Caution

Ethan Havard (Wigan Warriors, dangerous throw).

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