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Rugby league disciplinary actions

Entities: Rugby Football League · Teig Wilton · Jack Croft · National Rugby League · Ali Brigginshaw

Overview

In early July 2026, NRL player Cody Walker received a one‑match suspension after kicking Penrith’s Jack Cogger. By early August, disciplinary scrutiny had broadened across both the Australian NRL and the UK Rugby Football League. The RFL upheld an appeal that allowed London Broncos’ Jack Croft to play despite an initial three‑match ban, while NRL forward Teig Wilton was fined for three careless high‑tackle offences. Additionally, Brisbane Broncos veteran Ali Brigginshaw faced a potential extended suspension after a Grade 3 dangerous‑throw charge was referred to the NRLW Judiciary. The series of incidents highlights ongoing enforcement and appeals processes in rugby league in both regions.

Timeline

  1. about 17 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rugby League Players Receive Bans and Appeals Over High‑Tackle Incidents

    RFL cleared Jack Croft after a procedural appeal, while NRL’s Teig Wilton was fined for three high tackles and Ali Brigginshaw faces a possible extended ban after a dangerous throw.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Cody Walker suspended for one match after kicking Penrith's Jack Cogger

    Cody Walker gets a one‑game ban for kicking Jack Cogger; Cogger receives a two‑game ban for a high tackle. Both suspensions impact upcoming NRL matches.

Sources

seriousaboutrl.com · sportal.com.au