NRL Judiciary Finals Week 2 (Sunday): One player has been charged following Sunday’s semi-final action, with Warriors centre Ali Leiataua cited by the Match Review Committee.
The charge came during the Warriors’ loss to Newcastle, with Leiataua the only player charged from the match.
The offence carries a financial penalty only, meaning there are no suspension concerns arising from Sunday’s Finals Week 2 fixture.
NRL Judiciary Finals Week 2 Sunday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Leiataua | Warriors | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
No players are facing suspension from Sunday’s NRL Judiciary charges.
Key Takeaways
- One player was charged from Sunday’s Finals Week 2 match
- No suspensions were proposed by the Match Review Committee
- Ali Leiataua received a Grade 1 careless high tackle charge
- The Warriors’ season ended with defeat to Newcastle
Ali Leiataua Charge Details
Leiataua was charged with a Grade 1 careless high tackle following an incident in the 9th minute involving Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga.
The Warriors centre has a clean judiciary record, making this his first offence within the NRL’s rolling three-year judiciary period.
Early Plea: $1,000 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
Match Context
The charge came during the Warriors’ semi-final defeat to Newcastle, a result that brought the club’s 2026 season to an end.
While the Warriors were unable to progress to the preliminary finals, Leiataua was the only player referred to the Match Review Committee from the contest.
The Knights now advance to the preliminary-final stage, while the Warriors head into the off-season following another finals appearance.
What Happens Next
Players charged by the Match Review Committee will now decide whether to:
- accept the early guilty plea for a reduced penalty, or
- challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel.
As the charge carries a financial penalty only, Leiataua is not facing suspension regardless of the outcome.
If the early plea is accepted, the matter will be finalised without requiring a Judiciary hearing.
Related Coverage
- NRL Finals Week 2 Hub → /nrl-finals-week-2-2026/
- NRL Finals Team Lists → /nrl-finals-team-lists-2026/
- NRL Injury List → /nrl/injuries/
- NRL Judiciary Finals Week 2 Saturday Charges → /nrl-judiciary-finals-week-2-saturday-2026-charges/
