Halifax winger banned for head butt

James Gordon

Halifax winger Wayne Reittie has been handed a four match ban for head butting a Batley player in their recent Championship clash.

Reittie, 24, moved to The Shay in the close season and has previously played for the Bulldogs, Hunslet, York and Doncaster..

Team mate Craig Ashall was also banned for one match at the RFL disciplinary hearing, after he was found guilty of a Grade A striking offence in the same match.

Championship Craig Ashall