Thaler has not taken charge of a match since February 2
Monday 17 February 2020 10:20, UK
Leading Super League referee Ben Thaler has been suspended by the Rugby Football League pending the outcome of an investigation.
The 38-year-old is in his 20th season as a professional referee and has regularly featured in Challenge Cup finals and Grand Finals.
He has not refereed a game since the opening round of the 2020 season when he was in charge of Leeds' 30-4 defeat to Hull on Sunday February 2.
A statement from the governing body said: "Ben Thaler will not be considered for appointments pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
"The RFL will make no further comment until that investigation is complete."
