Match Review Committee Hands Down Multiple Round 6 Charges
Latrell Mitchell, Billy Burns, Trent Loiero and Jahrome Hughes have been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee following Saturday’s Round 6 matches in the 2026 NRL season.
Loiero is facing a suspension due to his prior record, while Mitchell headlines the list of players charged after a high tackle incident early in the Rabbitohs clash.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latrell Mitchell | Rabbitohs | Careless High Tackle on Simi Sasagi | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Billy Burns | Sharks | Careless High Tackle on Siua Wong | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Trent Loiero | Storm | Careless High Tackle on Taine Tuaupiki | Grade 1 | $3,000 | 2 matches |
| Jahrome Hughes | Storm | Careless High Tackle on Sam Healey | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
Players Charged in Round 6 (Saturday)
- Latrell Mitchell – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Billy Burns – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Trent Loiero – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Jahrome Hughes – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
Key Charge
Trent Loiero (Storm)
Loiero faces the most significant sanction after being charged with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle following an incident involving Taine Tuaupiki.
Due to it being a third and subsequent offence, the Storm forward is facing a suspension.
- Early Plea: $3,000 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: 2-match suspension
Other Charges
Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs)
Mitchell has been charged with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle following contact involving Simi Sasagi early in the match.
- Early Plea: $1,800 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $2,500 fine
Billy Burns (Sharks)
Burns faces a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle charge after an incident involving Siua Wong.
- Early Plea: $1,800 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $2,500 fine
Jahrome Hughes (Storm)
Hughes has also been charged with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle, involving Sam Healey.
- Early Plea: $1,800 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $2,500 fine
What Happens Next
Players charged by the NRL Match Review Committee must decide whether to:
- Accept the early guilty plea, or
- Challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel.
Any contested charges will be heard early next week.
