St Helens Winger Kyle Feldt Handed Three Match Suspension as Fourteen Super League Players Face Disciplinary Charges

St Helens winger Kyle Feldt faces a 3-match ban for head contact. See the full list of 14 Super League players charged after the Challenge Cup weekend.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 18, 2026, 5:26 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Love Rugby League

Disciplinary Crackdown Follows Intensive Challenge Cup Round

The Match Review Panel has concluded a comprehensive review of the latest Challenge Cup action, resulting in disciplinary charges against fourteen different players. According to Aaron Bower, the most severe outcome involves St Helens winger Kyle Feldt, who was cited for a Grade E head contact incident during his side's victory over the Castleford Tigers at the OneBore Stadium. While the governing body has been proactive in issuing fines and warnings to a dozen other athletes, Feldt’s case was deemed significant enough to warrant a multi game sideline stint. This ruling emphasizes the league's ongoing commitment to penalizing direct contact with the head, regardless of the player's prior disciplinary standing or the match's importance.

St Helens Face Selection Crisis Ahead of Crucial Derbies

The three match suspension handed to Kyle Feldt comes at a particularly detrimental time for St Helens as they prepare for a series of high stakes domestic fixtures. The winger is set to miss a pivotal clash against the reigning champions, Hull KR, as well as the highly anticipated Good Friday local derby against the Wigan Warriors. Given Feldt's strong start to the 2026 campaign, his absence leaves a significant void in the Saints' backline. Reports suggest that Owen Dagnall is the leading contender to step into the vacant wing spot, though the loss of Feldt’s experience and finishing ability remains a major hurdle for the coaching staff during this critical stretch of the season.

Wigan Warriors Avoid Suspensions Despite Triple Charges

The Wigan Warriors were also heavily featured in the Match Review Panel’s report, with three of their players landing on the disciplinary list following a victory over the Bradford Bulls. Adam Keighran and Liam Marshall were both cited for Grade A late contact on a passer, while prop Ethan Havard was hit with a Grade B head contact charge. Despite the volume of citations, the Warriors emerged relatively unscathed as none of the trio received a match ban. Instead, the players were issued fines or noted for no further action, allowing Wigan to maintain their full squad depth heading into the next round of Super League competition.