Rugby League Roundup: Disciplinary Woes for Wigan and Huddersfield as Super League Marches On
(May 23, 2023 – Sky Sports)
The conclusion of Round Fourteen in the Super League has set the stage for yet another installment of the Match Review Panel’s disciplinary proceedings. While the Challenge Cup Final saw no bans handed out, the previous week proved devastating for Wigan Warriors, with both Adam Keighran and Tyler Dupree receiving three-game suspensions.
Wigan and their upcoming opponents, Leigh Leopards, have both carried their strong form into this week’s matches. The Warriors edged past Castleford Tigers 10-8, shrugging off any lingering Challenge Cup hangover, while Leigh impressed with a 10-2 victory over Les Catalans in Perpignan, their second win over the French side this season by a combined score of 40-4.
Huddersfield Giants, however, remain outside the playoff positions after a 32-6 defeat at the hands of Hull KR, who now sit third in the table, behind leaders St Helens and second-placed Wigan. St Helens cruised to a 52-6 triumph over London Broncos, while Salford Red Devils overcame a sloppy Warrington Wolves 25-14, and Leeds Rhinos suffered an 18-10 loss to Hull FC, ending the Airlie Birds’ 11-game losing streak.
The disciplinary process will be a concern for several teams, with Adam Milner and Tom Briscoe both sin-binned for professional fouls, and Cain Robb’s yellow card for a high shot drawing the ire of Castleford fans. Moreover, Huddersfield’s Andre Savelio was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Elliot Minchella, and the whole incident will be scrutinized by the Match Review Panel.
As the rugby league season continues to unfold, the Super League disciplinary proceedings will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the fortunes of various teams in the coming weeks.
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