Sam Tomkins escapes suspension but charged with ‘raising knee in tackle’ as Wigan, Castleford receive bans
Catalans full-back Sam Tomkins has escaped a suspension for raising the knee against Wigan’s Brad O’Neill during Saturday’s Round 23 clash.
Hooker O’Neill, 21, suffered suspected broken ribs in the incident in Perpignan, with the player sent for X-rays.
Wigan head coach Matt Peet refused to speak out against the Wigan legend, who joined the Dragons ahead of 2019.
He told Wigan Today: “I’m not going to comment on it. Everyone saw what happened.
“I don’t think it’s my place to say anything.
“Brad has gone for X-rays. We needled him up to get him back out there in the second half but it was no good. He’s got a rib issue and we’ll find out the seriousness of it in the coming days I guess.”
Tomkins, 34, has been fined £250 by the match review panel.
Meanwhile, the Warriors will be without forward Kaide Ellis for their clash with Salford due to a one-match suspension. The Australian, 27, has been charged with Grade B dangerous contact in the win over in France.
Castleford have also been hit with a double blow with pressure mounting to save their Super League status.
New recruit Liam Horne will miss two of the remaining four fixtures with a Grade D dangerous throw, while veteran Liam Watts will miss this week’s televised clash with Warrington.
Super League disciplinary
Liam Horne (Castleford Tigers) – Grade D Dangerous Throw – 2 Match Penalty Notice and a £250 Fine
Liam Watts (Castleford Tigers) – Grade B Trip – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Joe Batchelor (St Helens) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – £250 Fine
Marc Sneyd (Salford Red Devils) – Grade B Strikes – £250 Fine
Oliver Gildart (Leigh Leopards) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – £250 Fine
Sam Tomkins (Catalans Dragons) – Grade B Raising knee in tackle – £250 Fine
Kaide Ellis (Wigan Warriors) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Jack Brown (Hull FC) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – N/A
Sam Walters (Leeds Rhinos) – Grade B Trips – £250 Fine
CASUALTY WARD: Wigan hooker suffers suspected broken ribs, Jake Trueman’s devastating blow & Salford sweat on scans for skipper