The Sydney Roosters have tonight been successful in overturning the Grade One Careless High Tackle charge against Siosiua Taukeiaho at the NRL Judiciary.
The Club entered a plea of Not Guilty for Taukeiaho after he was cited for an incident that occurred in the 23rd minute of the Round 15 match against the Penrith Panthers, which the NRL judiciary accepted at a hearing this evening.
As a result, Taukeiaho will not receive a monetary fine and will be available for selection in the Sydney Roosters' Round 16 match against the Melbourne Storm on July 1.
Originally Updated 21/06/2021 at 09:03pm
The Sydney Roosters have elected to enter a plea of not guilty in relation to the Grade One Careless High Tackle charge on Siosiua Taukeiaho.
The hearing will be held on Tuesday night at Rugby League Central.
Roosters.com.au will keep Members and supporters up to date with any further information.
Originally Published 19/06/2021 at 10:40am
Following the Sydney Roosters Round 15 match against the Penrith Panthers, Siosiua Taukeiaho has been cited by the NRL Match Review Committee.
Taukeiaho was charged with a Grade One Careless High Tackle resulting from an incident in the 23rd minute of the match.
The base penalty for the charge is a monetary fine of $1500.
Due to one prior similar offence in the last two years, should the Club enter an early guilty plea, Taukeiaho will receive a monetary fine of $1700. If found guilty at the panel, Taukeiaho will receive a monetary fine of $2250.
The Club has until Monday at 12pm to enter their plea.
Roosters.com.au will keep Members and supporters up to date with any further information.
