Dont know if its old news but just heard it on BBC Manc that he has four match ban next season. Says its a complete ban on the match day and cannot even talk to players in changing room before or at half time. He can sit in stand though. Do all touchline bans come with this? I dont think it will matter with Ian Millward in the dugout.

RFL Press ReleaseLeigh Centurions coach Paul Rowley has been banned from the pitch, tunnel, dug-out and dressing room areas for his side’s next four matches after being found guilty of conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game and criticising a match official.

Rowley was also fined £250 for improper conduct by a RFL Tribunal and had another fine of £250 for publicly criticising a match official suspended until the end of next season.

The suspension and fine follow incidents at the end of Leigh’s Co-operative Championship fixture at Gateshead Thunder on August 23 when Rowley approached referee Craig Halloran in an aggressive manner after his side’s 30-24 defeat.

Rowley denied using foul and abusive language towards the referee but admitted criticising the official in his comments in the post-match press conference.

Rowley’s claims that he had been manhandled by a matchday steward after following the referee into the tunnel area were dismissed by the Tribunal, which ruled that the steward had taken appropriate action.

The tribunal also instructed Rowley that during his four-match suspension he is not to approach any official in an aggressive way and warned him over his future actions in relation to match officials.[/i

You're a naughty , naughty boy mr Rowley

RFL revenge on the Rowley family for speaking the truth about Super League franchise?

As though that would bother him.....

I really cant be d looking but has this punishment ever been given to a SL coach?

I don't know the ins and outs but seems harsh punishment. He's practically got to stand in the car park on match day!

It would have been to Paul Cullen , except they didn't have a clue what he was saying to the ref

Thats because the RFL have no juristction on Stadium management.
Only Leigh Centurions or the LSV can stop rowley from sitting in the stands at Home matches.

And where does Paul usually sit during matches ?

In the stand

Maybe they should have made him sit in the dugouts

They could have made him retire.


See? The RFL DO hate Leigh...

If he was head coach for next season then it would be a problem, its not end of world. Doesn't seem to say anything about using 2way radio etc

Fully deserved, even if I can understand his anger on the day. Now, if only this were to happen to all officials who criticise referees........

Lets hope he has one, and that IM stuffs his up his backside.

Hardly, i fully expected this after his reaction although at the time I was saying well done