Hull KR drops Mikey Lewis for Toulouse match over disciplinary issues
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters has left Mikey Lewis out of the squad for Saturday's match against Toulouse due to disciplinary reasons. Lewis is serving a two-match ban following a Grade C charge for dangerous contact against Warrington's Ewan Irwin. He had just returned from a prior four-match suspension for a headbutt. Peters emphasized the importance of maintaining club standards and stated the decision is in line with what the club will accept moving forward. Lewis will be eligible to return for the final regular-season round if he serves his ban as scheduled.
- •Peters aims to uphold standards within Hull KR.
- •Lewis faces a two-match ban after a dangerous contact charge.
- •He was previously suspended for a headbutt.
- •Teammate Tevita Pangai Jr. also faces a four-match ban.
- •Both players will miss the match against Toulouse.
"Hull KR head coach Willie Peters said his decision to drop Mikey Lewis for Saturday's game against Toulouse ahead of his two-match ban is about upholding the "standards" of the club.
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