Huby cleared of biting

Pryce withdraws allegation made during Jungle encounter

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Huby cleared of biting

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Castleford forward Craig Huby will not face a charge of biting after an allegation by England stand-off Leon Pryce was withdrawn.

Saints star Pryce made the claim during the second half of St Helens' 68-22 Super League win over the Tigers at The Jungle on Sunday and the incident was placed on report by match referee Ian Smith.

However, Pryce subsequently notified officials he did not want to proceed with the allegation.

The Rugby Football League's match review panel could have gone ahead with the matter but decided there was insufficient evidence and will instead write to the 22-year-old Cas player expressing their concern.

Chicken wing

Although Huby will not miss any games through suspension, ironically he is facing a six-week spell on the sidelines after X-rays revealed he broke his hand during Sunday's defeat.

Huby's team-mate Rangi Chase, who like the prop forward has played every match so far this season, is facing a threat to his ever-present record after being cited for making an illegal tackle against Saints.

The former St George Illawarra stand-off has been charged with using a technique that puts undue pressure on the joint of an opponent, an offence known as the 'chicken wing' tackle.

Chase will appear before the RFL's disciplinary committee on Tuesday, along with Salford second-rower Ian Sibbit, who has been charged with a reckless high tackle in his side's 38-6 defeat at Catalans Dragons.

Wigan second-rower Gareth Hock has received a caution for a dangerous throw in the Warriors' 44-10 win over Celtic Crusaders.