Josh McGuire of Warrington Wolves has been suspended for 12 matches and fined £1,000 after being found guilty of a Grade F charge of unacceptable language in the Betfred Super League fixture at Leigh Leopards on May 26.
McGuire, who pleaded not guilty, has already served a seven-match suspension this season after being found guilty of a Grade F charge of unacceptable language in Warrington’s pre-season fixture against Leigh in February. On that occasion, he was also fined £1,000, and required to undertake mandatory education.
Alex Walmsley of St Helens successfully challenged a Grade B high tackle charge arising from Sunday’s fixture against Huddersfield Giants in Newcastle, with the ORT accepting his plea of not guilty.
The independent Operational Rules Tribunal was chaired by His Honour Judge John Thackray QC, with two former professional players as side members.
