Published 2 months ago

Facing ban: Hughes in hot water after shoving match official

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The NRL have threatened Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes with a two-match ban for shoving referee Chris Butler. The charge relates to an incident in the second half, when referee Butler found himself between Hughes and Rocco Berry as the Warriors centre charged for the line.Replays show Hughes nudging Butler out of the way, with the referee hitting the ground before the Storm halfback attempts a try-saving tackle. The incident prompted chuckles from onlookers and commentators at the time, but the NRL have deemed it no laughing matter.

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Facing ban: Hughes in hot water after shoving match official

Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes is facing a potential two-match NRL ban for pushing referee Chris Butler while trying to save a try against the Warriors.

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