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Wigan Warriors prop Sam Walters hit with huge ban following Wembley red card

The former Leeds Rhinos forward was sent off for a spear tackle and also faces a fine after 35 penalty points were added to his record.

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Wigan Warriors prop Sam Walters has received a seven-match ban following his dismissal in Saturday's Challenge Cup final win over Hull KR.

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Sam Walters: Wigan Warriors forward banned for seven games

Wigan forward Sam Walters is given a seven-match ban for a dangerous lift tackle during the Challenge Cup final win over Hull KR.

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Rugby to XIII: Two Wigan Players Suspended for the Trip to Paris

The Wigan Warriors team will still have to deal with several major absences in the coming weeks, and so it will be a success in the finals of the Challenge Cup after its large success against Hull KR (40-10) in Wembley.

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Wigan Warriors prop Sam Walters hit with huge ban following Wembley red card

Wigan Warriors prop Sam Walters has received a seven-match ban following his dismissal in Saturday's Challenge Cup final win over Hull KR.

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Warriors double disciplinary blow from Cup win as Walters given lengthy ban

Here are the latest charges from the Match Review Panel following Saturday’s Challenge Cup final

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Wigan's Sam Walters handed huge ban after Cup final amid Harry Smith verdict

Walters was sent off against Hull KR on Saturday

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Wigan Warriors duo banned as Sam Walters gets huge suspension

Sam Walters has been handed a seven-match ban following his red card in the Challenge Cup final, with Harry Smith suspended for one game.

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Serious About Rugby League broke the news on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
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