Brawl sees four players charged

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Four players have been charged with punching, after an incident in the 68th minute of the Challenge Cup third round tie between Swinton and Gateshead Thunder on Sunday March 16.

Richie Hawkyard (Swinton) and Sam Lynch (Gateshead) have both been charged with Grade A punching, whilst Mike Morrison (Swinton) and Tom Lynch (Gateshead) have been charged with Grade B punching.

Morrison, Lynch and Lynch have until 11.00am on Tuesday March 25 to submit an Early Guilty Plea.

Hawkyard does not have the option of an EGP and he will appear before an RFL Disciplinary Tribunal on Tuesday evening.

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