Josh McGuire is yet to represent Warrington in the Super League and will now have to miss the first seven matches; the Wolves kick-off the 2023 Betfred Super League season at home to Leeds Rhinos on Thursday, live on Sky Sports Arena (7.30pm)
Last Updated: 15/02/23 8:25am
Josh McGuire faces a seven-match suspension for unacceptable language
Warrington Wolves’ Josh McGuire will serve a seven-match suspension after being found guilty of ‘unacceptable language’ in his side’s pre-season friendly with Leigh Leopards.
The incident led to a dismissal for McGuire in the match and he was subsequently referred to a tribunal on a Grade F charge.
Upon being found guilty, he has also been fined £1,000 and is required to “undertake mandatory education”.
Leigh’s Taealoaloa ‘Tom’ Amone was also referred to the independent tribunal on a Grade F charge of using unacceptable language, but was found not guilty.
A Grade F charge is the most serious that can be issued against a player and carries the minimum penalty of a six-match ban if they are subsequently found guilty.
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The specific details of a Grade F charge for language is described as “verbal abuse based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual preference, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other form of unacceptable behaviour or language.”
Sky Sports is the home of all three Super League Grand Finals in 2023. The Men’s Grand Final, the Women’s Grand Final and the Wheelchair Grand Final will all be live on Sky Sports next season.
The new Super League season starts on Thursday, February 16, with Sky Sports showing 66 live matches this year.
