Samoa star lands multi-game ban as Australia and New Zealand men charged ahead of World Cup final

Following the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals, the Match Review Committee charged five players, including finalists from Australia and New Zealand. Samoa prop Spencer Leniu received the heaviest punishment, facing a minimum two-game ban for contrary conduct after being sin-binned for dissent toward referee Adam Gee.

Ahead of Sunday's World Cup Final, New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris and Australia's Tino Fa'asuamaleaui were charged but can avoid suspensions by accepting early guilty pleas. Samoan halves Jarome Luai and Ronald Volkman were also cited for dangerous play offences.