The Leeds man was one of 21 charged by the RFL’s match review panel following Betfred Super League round 11. Four of the charges resulted in a suspension, including one to a Castleford Tigers player. 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 last weekend’s top-flight matches.
19. Paul McShane (York Knights v Castleford Tigers)
Grade c dangerous throw/lift, five penalty points, total points 5.75 - fine. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
20. Sam Wood (York Knights v Castleford Tigers)
Grade B head contact on passer, three penalty points, total points 3.25 - fine. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
21. Xavier Va’a (York Knights v Castleford Tigers)
Grade A late contact on passer, one penalty point, total points 1.75 - no further action. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
22. George Hirst (Castleford Tigers v York Knights)
Grade D head contact, 15 penalty points, total points 15.75 - two-match ban and fine. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com