The independent Operational Rules Tribunal has upheld the Grade D Head Contact charge handed to the Warrington Wolves forward Paul Vaughan by the RFL’s Match Review Panel following an incident in last Friday’s Betfred Super League fixture at Leigh Leopards.
The player pleaded guilty but challenged the grading. The Tribunal deemed the grading correct, meaning no change to the three-match suspension and £250 fine issued by the MRP.
Two players were found guilty of Grade F dangerous throw charges, and suspended for six matches, following incidents in Reserves fixtures on August 24.
Hull FC’s Leon Stewart, and Daniel Bofenda of London Broncos, were also fined £50. In each case, the club pleaded guilty to the offence.
