Jackson Hastings receives three-game ban for punching penalty

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jackson Hastings receives three-game ban for punching penalty

Summary

Jackson Hastings, scrum-half for St Helens, has been suspended for three matches following his dismissal against Castleford Tigers for punching Tyler Dupree. The incident occurred just prior to halftime in the game, which St Helens won 36-12. Hastings will miss the final three regular-season matches, including games at home against Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR. St Helens currently sits seventh in Super League, two points behind Hull KR in the playoff race. Bradford Bulls' Loghan Lewis received a one-match ban for head contact in a subsequent match.

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•Hastings banned for punching opponent Tyler Dupree.
•St Helens won the match 36-12 against Castleford Tigers.
•Hastings will miss matches against Leeds Rhinos, Leigh Leopards, and Hull KR.
•The team is currently seventh in Super League standings.

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12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Hastings gets three-game ban for punching opponent

What they're saying

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St Helens captain Jackson Hastings' season could be over after being handed a three-match ban for violent conduct following his sending off in their win over Castleford Tigers on Saturday.
— Sky Sports

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Jackson Hastings will miss all three of St Helens' remaining Super League games after his dismissal against Castleford Tigers for punching an opponent.
— Yahoo Sports

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