St Helens forward banned for Good Friday clash with arch-rivals Wigan Warriors

By John Yates
Published 11th Apr 2022, 15:40 BST
Updated 11th Apr 2022, 15:41 BST
Curtis Sironen. Picture: SWPixCurtis Sironen. Picture: SWPix
Curtis Sironen. Picture: SWPix
The Saints player appeared in front of the RFL Match Review Panel on Monday.

St Helens’ second row forward Curtis Sironen will miss Good Friday’s Betfred Super League derby encounter against arch-rivals Wigan Warriors at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

The 28-year-old Australian appeared in front of the RFL Match Review Panel on Monday and was handed a one match penalty notice for a ‘careless’ high tackle on Catalans Dragons Ben Gracia in Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup quarter final tie.

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The incident occurred on the half-hour mark and led to the former Manly Sea Eagles’ player, who joined St Helens this season, being sin-binned.

Sironen escaped a ban for a ‘careless’ high tackle last week following the 26-0 victory at Leeds Rhinos.

Saints have already sold out of their ticket allocation for Friday’s match but fans can purchase passes for the Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final showdown with the Cherry and Whites at Elland Road - the home of Leeds United - via the club.

Related topics:Wigan WarriorsSuper LeagueCatalans Dragons

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