Joel Tomkins was playing in his fifth game back from an eight-match ban carried over from last seasonCatalans Dragons forward Joel Tomkins has been given a four-match ban for punching during his side's 48-0 Super League win over his old club Wigan. Hardaker, who was sent off, was subsequently given a two-match ban for what the Rugby Football League's match review panel said was a Grade C offence. 1:18 Zak Hardaker received a two-game ban for his headbutt on Sam Tomkins, while Joel Tomkins has been given a four-match for throwing punches in retaliation Zak Hardaker received a two-game ban for his headbutt on Sam Tomkins, while Joel Tomkins has been given a four-match for throwing punches in retaliationTomkins was charged with a more serious Grade D offence, which the panel described as "sustained, repeated or violent" punching, and normally carries a ban of between three and five matches. The player entered a guilty plea when he faced a tribunal hearing on Tuesday evening but challenged the grading of the offence. However, the tribunal found the grade to be correct and, in addition to a four-match ban, he was fined £500.

Source: Sky sports June 01, 2021 19:30 UTC