Match Review Committee Hands Down Final Round 6 Charges
Will Penisini and Samuela Fainu have been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee following Sunday’s Round 6 matches in the 2026 NRL season.
Both players were charged for separate incidents across the day, with Penisini facing an increased fine due to a prior offence.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Penisini | Eels | Careless High Tackle on Beau Fermor | Grade 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Samuela Fainu | Tigers | Dangerous Contact on Phoenix Crossland | Grade 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
Players Charged in Round 6 (Sunday)
- Will Penisini – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
- Samuela Fainu – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
Charge Breakdown
Will Penisini (Eels)
Penisini has been charged with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle following an incident involving Beau Fermor in the 12th minute.
Due to it being his second offence on record, the Eels centre faces an increased financial penalty.
- Early Plea: $1,800 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $2,500 fine
Samuela Fainu (Tigers)
Fainu has been charged with Grade 1 Dangerous Contact following an incident involving Phoenix Crossland in the second half.
- Early Plea: $1,000 fine
- If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
What Happens Next
The charged players 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 this week.
This article will be updated if further charges are laid from Round 6 matches.
