Hull KR's Pangai Jnr and Lewis receive match bans after defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Tevita Pangai Junior and Mikey Lewis of Hull KR face suspensions following their recent match against Warrington Wolves on August 16, where Hull KR lost 34-28. Pangai has been handed a four-game ban for multiple late tackles, while Lewis received a two-match suspension for a dangerous play. The bans will impact Hull KR's remaining regular-season games against Wigan, Huddersfield, and St Helens, and could affect their playoff status. Sam Luckley avoided suspension despite a late tackle incident in the same match.
- •Pangai banned for four games, effective from Round 25.
- •Lewis suspended for two games after a yellow card incident.
- •Hull KR faces Wigan and Huddersfield without both players.
- •Rovers sit fifth in the standings, six points off top two.
- •Luckley avoided a ban for his tackle in the recent match.
- 11:42 AMYahoo Sports — Hull KR hit by bans for Pangai Jnr and Lewis
"Hull KR's Tevita Pangai Junior is hit with a four-game ban and Mikey Lewis a two-match suspension after Tuesday's loss to Warrington.
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