Hull KR forward Chris Clarkson hit with two-match ban

Hull KR forward Chris Clarkson has been given a two-match ban for a dangerous throw.

The former Leeds back rower was sin-binned for the tackle on Widnes full-back Rhys Hanbury during his side's 31-12 Betfred Super League win over the Vikings on Saturday.

He was charged earlier this week by the Rugby Football League's match review panel with a grade D offence.

Clarkson succeeded with his challenge over the grading when he appeared in front of a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday evening and pleaded guilty to a grade C charge.

He was fined £500 and will miss Rovers' trip to Warrington on Saturday and the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup tie against Oldham on Sunday week.