Rugby league disciplinary committee issues four player suspensions

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Rugby league disciplinary committee issues four player suspensions

Summary

The Rugby Football League disciplinary panel has handed out multiple suspensions following recent match action. Hull FC forward Joe Batchelor received a two-match ban for Grade D head contact during a match against Warrington Wolves. He will miss the remaining fixtures against Toulouse and Leeds Rhinos. Warrington Wolves hooker Sam Powell also faces a one-match suspension for Grade C dangerous contact, ruling him out of the upcoming match against Wakefield Trinity. Additionally, St Helens prop Daniel Suluka-Fifita was sanctioned with a one-game ban for a Grade C strike during a loss to Leeds Rhinos, forcing him to miss Friday’s match against Leigh Leopards. Castleford Tigers forward Daniel Sarbah also received a one-match suspension for Grade B head contact and is unavailable for the upcoming game against Bradford Bulls.

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By the Numbers

•Joe Batchelor will miss the final two games of the season for Hull FC.
•Sam Powell is suspended for the Warrington Wolves match against Wakefield Trinity.
•Daniel Suluka-Fifita remains unavailable for the St Helens game at Leigh Leopards.
•Daniel Sarbah will sit out the Castleford Tigers fixture against Bradford Bulls.

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4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Hull FC forward Batchelor banned for last two games

What they're saying

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Hull FC Joe Batchelor gets a two-game ban while there are one-match suspensions for Sam Powell, Daniel Suluka-Fifita and Daniel Sarbah.
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