RFL issues punching charge to Halifax Panthers forward Fairbank

Halifax Panthers forward Jacob Fairbank has been charged with Grade E punching by the RFL's match review panel and will now be referred to a tribunal.
Jacob Fairbank. Picture: Simon HallJacob Fairbank. Picture: Simon Hall
Jacob Fairbank. Picture: Simon Hall

The 32-year-old received a red card in the early stages of Panthers' 20-17 win at Bradford Bulls in their Betfred Championship Round Eight derby on Good Friday.

Despite playing 79 minutes with just 12 men, Simon Grix’s men defied the odds and fought back from behind to seal their third straight Championship victory.

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