NRL match review committee issues charges to five players following round 27

The NRL match review committee issued charges to five players on Sunday following the conclusion of the 2026 regular season. Blake Lawrie received a two-match suspension for a shoulder charge during the St George Illawarra Dragons' victory over the Parramatta Eels, but he is expected to avoid serving the ban due to a planned move to the English Super League. Jack Williams, Kyle Flanagan, Tyrell Sloan, and Isaiah Papali'i also faced disciplinary action, with each player receiving fines for various infractions ranging from hip-drop tackles to dangerous contact. Separately, the Penrith Panthers completed their minor premiership campaign by winning 38-10 against the Wests Tigers. Reuben Cotter is scheduled to face the judiciary regarding a Grade 2 careless high tackle charge, which could impact his eligibility for the upcoming elimination final against the Cronulla Sharks.

• 2:49 AMZero Tackle NRL — Five players charged by MRC, two-match ban set to go unserved