Leeds prop Matt Prior & Huddersfield half Olly Russell banned following review

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Image caption, Matt Prior was sent off for his high tackle on Alrix da Costa

Leeds Rhinos prop Matt Prior has been banned for two games for a high tackle on Alrix da Costa in Saturday's Super League win against Catalans Dragons.

The 35-year-old was issued with the Grade B penalty notice after Monday's disciplinary review, having been sent off at the time by ref Chris Kendall.

Huddersfield half-back Olly Russell has been banned for one game for tripping.

The Giants playmaker was handed a Grade B penalty notice following Saturday's win over Warrington Wolves.

The other disciplinary charges do not come with a suspension.

  • Danny Houghton [Hull FC] - Grade A Dangerous Contact
  • Chris McQueen [Huddersfield Giants] - Grade A Dangerous Contact
  • Tiaki Chan [Catalans Dragons]- Grade A Dangerous Contact
  • Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook [St Helens] - Grade A Contact with Referee
  • Elijah Taylor [Salford Red Devils] - Grade A Dangerous Contact