NRL Judiciary Round 19 (Saturday): Two players have been charged following Saturday’s matches, with both offences resulting in financial penalties and no suspensions handed down.
The Match Review Committee reviewed all incidents from Saturday’s Round 19 fixtures, with Sharks outside back Sione Katoa and Eels youngster Jordan Samrani cited for separate Grade 1 offences.
NRL Judiciary Round 19 Saturday Charges
Match Review Committee Charges
| Player | Club | Incident | Grade | Early Plea | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sione Katoa | Sharks | Careless High Tackle | Grade 1 | $1,000 fine | $1,500 fine |
| Jordan Samrani | Eels | Shoulder Charge | Grade 1 | $1,500 fine | $2,000 fine |
Players Facing Suspension
No players are facing suspension from Saturday’s NRL Judiciary charges.
Key Takeaways
- Two players charged from Saturday’s Round 19 matches
- No suspensions handed down by the Match Review Committee
- Both offences were Grade 1 incidents resulting in financial penalties only
- The charges involved a careless high tackle and a shoulder charge
Sione Katoa Charge Details
Katoa was charged with a Grade 1 careless high tackle following an incident in the 40th minute involving Tevita Naufahu. The Sharks outside back has a clean record, making this his first offence within the judiciary’s three-year rolling period.
Early Plea: $1,000 fine
If Found Guilty at Panel: $1,500 fine
Other Charges
- Jordan Samrani: Grade 1 shoulder charge (37th minute vs Billy Smith) – $1,500 early plea fine ($2,000 if found guilty at panel).
What Happens Next
Players charged by the NRL 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.
Should either player contest their charge, the matter would proceed to a Judiciary hearing ahead of Round 20.
Related Coverage
- NRL Round 19 Team Lists /nrl-round-19-team-lists-2026/
- NRL Round 19 Tips and Predictions /nrl-round-19-predictions-2026/
- NRL Round 19 Hub /nrl/2026-season/round-19/
- NRL Round 19 Match Review Friday Night Charges /nrl-judiciary-round-19-friday-2026-charges/
