Ian Blease - Following the Betfred Super League fixture between Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors on March 22, Leeds Sporting Director Ian Blease admitted to a breach of the Operational rules in respect of his conduct towards the match officials in the tunnel area during half time.
He has accepted the Sanction proposed by the RFL Compliance Manager of a £3,000 fine (50% suspended to the end of 2026 season) and a two-match touchline ban also suspended to the end of the 2026 Season, and has issued a full apology.
Leeds Rhinos have been fined £5,000, with half of the sum suspended until the end of the 2026 season, for having 14 players on the field for a short period their Betfred Super League fixture against Castleford Tigers on March 2. The incident occurred when Leeds were leading 38-10, and Castleford scored a try from the play in which Leeds had the extra player, ultimately losing the match 38-24.
Matt Peet - Following the Betfred Challenge Cup fixture between Wigan Warriors and Hull FC on March 15, Wigan Coach Matt Peet admitted to a breach of the Match Day rules by entering the Referees room without invitation and also a breach of the Operational rules on his standard of behaviour.
He has accepted the Sanction proposed by the RFL Compliance Manager of a £3,000 fine (50% suspended to the end of 2026 season) and a two-match touchline ban also suspended to the end of the 2026 Season, and has issued a full apology to the referee and his assistants.
Joe Shorrocks of Salford Red Devils has been fined £1,000, half of it suspended until the end of the 2026 season, for breaching the Operational Rules and the Respect policy with criticism of the Match Review Panel and/or the Operational Rules Tribunal on social media following his suspension for on field misconduct in February.
