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Warrington Wolves' Josh McGuire facing seven-match suspension for 'unacceptable language'

Josh McGuire is yet to represent Warrington in the Super League and will now have to miss the first seven matches; the Wolves kick-off the 2023 Betfred Super League season at home to Leeds Rhinos on Thursday, live on Sky Sports Arena (7.30pm)

Wednesday 15 February 2023 08:25, UK

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Warrington Wolves' Josh McGuire will serve a seven-match suspension after being found guilty of 'unacceptable language' in his side's pre-season friendly with Leigh Leopards.

The incident led to a dismissal for McGuire in the match and he was subsequently referred to a tribunal on a Grade F charge.

Upon being found guilty, he has also been fined £1,000 and is required to "undertake mandatory education".

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Leigh's Taealoaloa 'Tom' Amone was also referred to the independent tribunal on a Grade F charge of using unacceptable language, but was found not guilty.

A Grade F charge is the most serious that can be issued against a player and carries the minimum penalty of a six-match ban if they are subsequently found guilty.

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The specific details of a Grade F charge for language is described as "verbal abuse based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual preference, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other form of unacceptable behaviour or language."

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