I'm not sure which would be worse, if they did it on purpose then they have attempted to cheat, but if they did it without realising then thats just embarassing!

just plead stupidity like hull did and you'll get away with cheating as well

Funny thing is - it's only just been noticed - today - by a Fax fan on a message board - almost a month after the match in question

The rules are stated clearly on the RFL website. It's bizarre.

Unbelievable really considering it was only last season we had the Thackery situation

I suppose this begs the question, how many amateur teams get away with it every year? A player playing for both a summer team and winter team could in theory be cup tied and compete for two different teams.

I suppose realistically the answer is very few, but is it worth thinking about?

I stand corrected

Surely the RFL has some system in place to prevent this happening. I mean I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be hard to set up a spreadsheet or database into which you enter the named squads, that would flag up potential improprieties?

Or the player himself saying "hang on boss, I've already played in the cup for Rochdale"

Anyway - spreadsheets and databases? This is the RFL - Pitman & Rolodex.

throw them out!!! cheats!!

Game off says the Fax board.

Incompetence reigns supreme.