Super League and Championship coaches hit by RFL charges for outbursts at officials

The Rugby Football League has sanctioned former Castleford Tigers head coach Ryan Carr and Workington Town coach Jonty Gorley following separate incidents regarding officials. Carr received a £3,000 fine, with £1,500 suspended until the end of 2028, after broadcast microphones caught him repeatedly calling match officials 'cheats' during a Super League fixture against Leeds Rhinos on July 19, 2026.

Workington Town and head coach Jonty Gorley accepted sanctions concerning improper conduct toward a match doctor during an August 9 Championship match against Midlands Hurricanes. The dispute arose after player Tana Featherstone was removed for concussion symptoms, resulting in a two-match touchline ban and activated £500 fine for Gorley, alongside suspended penalties for both the coach and club.