Whitehead handed five game ban

[josie andrews]

Bradford forward Elliott Whitehead has been suspended for five games after being found guilty of biting Hull KR’s Jordon Cox.

Sunday's match between Bradford and Hull KR was halted briefly after Rovers complained to referee James Child of an allegation of biting against Whitehead. The incident was placed on report for the RFL disciplinary panel to view.

The suspension will mean Whitehead becomes the Super League second player to miss the start of next season through suspension, after Harlequins centre David Howell was handed a six game ban for the same offense against Catalan earlier this month.

Whitehead was also given a £300 fine, despite having an exemplary disciplinary record prior to this incident.

Kirk Yeaman will miss his side’s visit to Crusaders after being handed a one match ban for throwing a punch in Hull FC’s victory over Catalan.

Yeaman was suspended earlier this year for a similar offence.

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[josie andrews]

What's with the biting???

Disgusting type of play from who ever does this, five games isn't enough IMO

[cpwigan]

Weird. Normally associate such garbage with the French etc

[Kittwazzer]

What's with the biting???

Disgusting type of play from who ever does this, five games isn't enough IMO

Thinking the same thing myself. Do not all players wear gumshields? How does it work. Do they have to take them out to bite somebody?

[exile in Tiger country]

It was fairly obvious when SKY showed a replay of the tackle.
Odd to get two in such a short time.

[Panchitta Marra]

What an idiot, and he was looking pretty good, one of the in form Bulls players.