York Valkyrie captain Sinead Peach is going through a six-game ban for utilizing “unacceptable language” and “questioning the integrity of a match official” throughout her facet’s defeat to St Helens final Saturday.
Footage went viral on social media of Peach making an alleged X-rated rant to referee Oliver Salmon within the 79th minute of the Ladies’s Tremendous League match.
Whereas it’s not heard what Peach initially stated, referee Salmon is heard saying: “I’m not having you saying, ‘Which one are you s*******?’. You’re off.”
The Grade E offence leads to a right away referral to an Operational Guidelines Tribunal.
Earlier than the listening to, York RLFC Chairman, Clint Goodchild stated: “On behalf of York RLFC, I want to tackle the matter regarding Sinead Peach. Sinead expressed real regret instantly for the remark and understands the intense nature of the scenario. We are going to proceed to help Sinead whereas she and the crew put together for the approaching play-offs.
“As a club, we have confidence the RFL tribunal process will take into account Sinead’s longstanding positive contribution to the game and her respectful reputation will be recognised. We are committed to the values of respect and integrity that underpin our sport.”
Peach, 27, has led York to back-to-back Grand Remaining victories in 2023 and 2024 and was named Girl of Metal in October 2023.
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