Bradford hooker facing lengthy ban for alleged testicle grab

Bradford hooker George Flanagan is facing the threat of a lengthy ban after being accused of attacking the testicles of an opponent for the second time in 18 months.

Flanagan has been charged by the Rugby Football League’s match review panel with a Grade F offence and referred to a disciplinary tribunal.

The RFL say the incident occurred in the 32nd minute of the Bulls’ 41-16 defeat in the Betfred Challenge Cup by Featherstone last Sunday.

A Grade F offence is the most serious grading open to the review panel and carries a suspension of eight games or more.

Flanagan was given an eight-match ban for a similar offence in August 2019 which ended his season.

West Wales centre Jamie Murphy has also been referred for a Grade E offence after being sent off during his side’s 58-4 cup defeat by Widnes for a “spear” tackle.