Leeds’ Ablett hit by one-game ban

Carl Ablett is now in his sixth season with his home town club Leeds

Leeds Rhinos forward Carl Ablett has been suspended for one game.

Ablett, 25, pleaded not guilty after being charged with making a dangerous tackle in Saturday’s 38-28 defeat by Hull KR at Craven Park.

He is accused of “using his body forcefully to bend or apply unnecessary pressure to the head, neck and spine” of Hull KR forward Rhys Lovegrove.

And the Rugby Football League has ruled that he should now miss Friday’s game with Huddersfield and fined him £300.