RFL admit sin-bin error involving ex-Leeds Rhinos man in St Helens v Bradford Bulls clash
The RFL have admitted to a blunder by officials involving ex-Leeds Rhinos player Joe Shorrocks during St Helens’ narrow home win against Bradford Bulls.
The Saints forward was sin-binned in the second half of the Betfred Super League round four clash which the hosts won 26-22 thanks to a late try by Deon Cross. Speaking after the game, Bulls coach Kurt Haggerty questioned whether Shorrocks had spent less than 10 minutes off the field.
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Sky Sports’ clock and graphic suggested Shorrocks, who had a spell at Rhinos on loan from Salford Red Devils last year, had been allowed to return to the field with around 90 seconds of his sin-binning remaining. Now the governing body have confirmed he didn’t serve his full time out of the action.
A statement said: “The RFL has acknowledged that off-field officials did not correctly follow protocols regarding the sin-binning of St Helens player Joe Shorrocks, who did not serve a full 10 minutes of game time in the sin-bin. Full facts are being established to ensure there is no repeat.”