NRL Judiciary Round 13 (Sunday): Five players have been charged, with all offences resulting in fines and no suspensions.
The NRL Match Review Committee has confirmed the charges from Sunday’s Round 13 matches, with five players cited following the final day of fixtures.
Adam Reynolds, Brendan Piakura and multiple Dragons forwards headline the charges, with all offences resulting in financial penalties rather than suspensions.
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Reynolds | Broncos | Dangerous Contact | 1 | $750 | $1,000 |
| Ryan Couchman | Dragons | Dangerous Contact | 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Brendan Piakura | Broncos | Dangerous Contact | 1 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
| Toby Couchman | Dragons | Shoulder Charge | 1 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Wiremu Greig | Cowboys | Careless High Tackle | 1 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
Players Charged in Round 13 (Sunday)
- Adam Reynolds – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
- Ryan Couchman – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
- Brendan Piakura – Dangerous Contact (Grade 1)
- Toby Couchman – Shoulder Charge (Grade 1)
- Wiremu Greig – Careless High Tackle (Grade 1)
Key Takeaways
- Five players have been charged from Sunday’s matches
- All offences are Grade 1 and carry financial penalties
- No players are facing suspension from this batch of charges
- The Dragons have two players cited, including brothers Toby and Ryan Couchman
Adam Reynolds (Broncos)
Reynolds has been charged with a Grade 1 Dangerous Contact offence following an incident involving Toby Couchman in the 6th minute.
With a clean recent record, the Broncos halfback is eligible for a reduced fine.
Early Plea: $750 fine
If Guilty at Panel: $1,000 fine
Ryan Couchman (Dragons)
Couchman has been charged with a Grade 1 Dangerous Contact offence following contact involving Payne Haas in the 13th minute.
This is a second offence on his record, increasing the financial penalty.
Early Plea: $1,800 fine
If Guilty at Panel: $2,500 fine
Brendan Piakura (Broncos)
Piakura has been charged with a Grade 1 Dangerous Contact offence following an incident involving Daniel Atkinson in the 21st minute.
Due to it being a second offence, he faces an increased fine.
Early Plea: $1,800 fine
If Guilty at Panel: $2,500 fine
Toby Couchman (Dragons)
Couchman has been charged with a Grade 1 Shoulder Charge offence following contact with Semu Va’a in the 71st minute.
This is his first offence, resulting in a financial penalty.
Early Plea: $1,500 fine
If Guilty at Panel: $2,000 fine
Wiremu Greig (Cowboys)
Greig has been charged with a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle offence following contact with Zac Hosking in the 54th minute.
The Cowboys forward is facing a fine due to it being a first offence.
Early Plea: $1,000 fine
If Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
What Happens Next
The charged players must now decide whether to:
- accept the early guilty plea and take the reduced penalty, or
- challenge the charge at the NRL Judiciary panel
Any contested hearings are expected to take place early this week.
