The Headbutt That Was Missed on Field Lewis Hit with Four Match Ban The recent decision to give Hull KR star Mikey Lewis a four match ban has sparked a heated debate in rugby circles.
On its face, the punishment seems fitting: Lewis did headbutt Warrington's Adam Holroyd during a match in July. However, the incident highlights the inconsistencies in the sport's disciplinary system.
Initially, Lewis was sin binned for a tackle on Ewan Irwin, but later cited for an apparent headbutt on Holroyd. The Match Review Panel handed him a one match ban for the tackle and three more games for the headbutt.