Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos receive boosts as key men avoid further punishment

Hull KR captain Shaun Kenny-Dowall is free to face Leeds Rhinos this Friday after escaping further punishment for his yellow card in the derby defeat to Hull FC.

The veteran centre was sin-binned in the second half of the Craven Park clash for a high tackle on Jake Clifford.

A two-match ban would have ruled Kenny-Dowall out of next week's Challenge Cup semi-final against Wigan Warriors but the match review panel has taken no further action.

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"Player makes initial contact with the shoulder and rides up into the head," read the notes.

Leeds Rhinos prop Mikolaj Oledzki was also shown a yellow card in round 18 but he too will be free to play in Friday's match at Headingley.

Oledzki was involved in a melee during Leeds' win over Salford Red Devils and spent 10 minutes in the sin bin for pushing.

The match review panel notes read: "Player reacts to opponent kicking out and pushes down on opponent on the ground."

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Salford loose forward Oliver Partington was the only player banned in the aftermath of the weekend's Super League fixtures.

Shaun Kenny-Dowall has avoided suspension. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)Shaun Kenny-Dowall has avoided suspension. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Shaun Kenny-Dowall has avoided suspension. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Partington has received a one-match penalty notice for grade B dangerous contact, ruling him out of Sunday's home date with Leigh Leopards.

Wakefield Trinity prop Jai Whitbread was among four players fined £250 after being charged with grade B dangerous contact.

Rhinos winger David Fusitu'a was cautioned for leading with a knee.

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