Mikey Lewis receives four-match ban for headbutt incident
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Mikey Lewis was issued a four-match suspension following an incident during a match against Warrington. Lewis was originally sin-binned for a tackle on Ewan Irwin before being cited for a headbutt on Adam Holroyd. The Match Review Panel subsequently imposed a one-match ban for the tackle and three additional games for the headbutt. This ruling comes amid scrutiny on player conduct and penalties for foul play in rugby.
- •Lewis was sin-binned before being cited for a headbutt.
- •He faces a four-match suspension for his actions.
- •The Match Review Panel handed down the sanctions.
- •The incident occurred during a match against Warrington.
"Mikey Lewis was sin-binned for a tackle on Ewan Irwin before being cited for an apparent headbutt on Warrington's Adam Holroyd. The Match Review Panel handed him a one-match ban for the tackle and three more games for the headbutt.
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