Tomkins loses ban appeal
Wigan's England international Joel Tomkins has lost his appeal against a two-match ban imposed following his sending-off in his side's 14-12 win against Hull on Sunday.
The second row forward was shown the red card by referee Steve Ganson for striking Hull centre Kirk Yeaman with his elbow, just minutes after being involved in a skirmish with the same player that sparked a brawl.
Tomkins appealed against the severity of the suspension but his claim was rejected by an appeals panel in Leeds. It means he will miss Wigan's visit to Engage Super League leaders Huddersfield on Friday and the derby with Challenge Cup holders Warrington at the DW Stadium a week later.
Yeaman and Tomkins' brother Sam chose not to contest the one-match bans they were given for their part in the brawl.
Meanwhile, Salford prop Ray Cashmere was banned for the second time in six weeks.
The Australian front rower missed the start of the season after being sent off in a friendly at Hull KR for using abusive language to the referee.
And he will sit out Friday's home game against Hull KR after being given another one-match ban for punching Leeds full-back Brent Webb during the Reds' 46-12 defeat at Headingley.
Harlequins second rower Chris Bailey was cleared to play in Sunday's game at Warrington after being handed a £500 fine for making dangerous contact with St Helens props Tony Puletua during his side's win at Widnes last Friday.
