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RFL Bans York's Sinead Peach for Four Matches Over Mic-Caught Remark to Referee

An Operational Rules Tribunal found a Grade E breach after audio of her X-rated outburst was captured on the referee’s live microphone.

Overview

  • The ruling sidelines the captain for York Valkyrie’s Super League play-offs, starting with Sunday’s semi-final at St Helens.
  • She has already served one match after missing the loss to Leeds Rhinos, leaving three games to complete.
  • Alongside the suspension, 24 disciplinary points were added to her record.
  • The case was referred by the Match Review Panel and adjourned earlier this month before the verdict.
  • If York progress to the Grand Final, that match will count toward the ban, reducing any carryover into 2026.