Kallum Watkins has ban wiped after successful appeal

Salford centre Kallum Watkins will not face a spell on the sidelines after having his one-match penalty notice downgraded following a successful appeal.

The 31-year-old was issued with a one-match penalty notice after their 14-10 defeat at St Helens in Round 10 of Super League last Friday.

Watkins was initially issued with a Grade B dangerous contact charge. However, it has been downgraded to a Grade A following a successful appeal at the Operational Rules Tribunal on Wednesday evening.

The downgrading means Watkins’ charge now carries a zero-match penalty notice. He was also fined £500.

Elsewhere, Batley’s Lucas Walshaw pleaded guilty to a dangerous contact charge but challenged the grading of a B. The grading was found to be correct, but the challenge was not found frivolous.

Wakefield youngster Tommy Lee-Corke will serve a four-match ban after pleading guilty to a Grade B dangerous contact charge. He was also fined £50.

Newcastle Thunder youngster Ashton Sice will also serve a four-match suspension after pleading guilty to a Grade D dangerous throw charge. He was also fined £50.

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