Let me state loud and clear that as a coach and the Dad of a young referee, I do not condone foul play.
BUT
there comes a time when enough is enough, and I totally agree with Alex's Dad here.
My old school rugby coach was the most influential person in my young rugby life. His stance was, the first time you get hit just shake your head and smile at them. The second time you get hit, you shake your head and laugh back at them. The third time, you give it back and rest of the team better be right behind you.

Have a look at this right at the end of the clip. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=558813490844113

Have a look at this right at the end of the clip. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=558813490844113

Having watched the brawl again on CTV I have to say it was more like a Union rolling maul, loads of shirt grabbing and not much action.

If you can slow it down it looks like someone gives Heaton a sneaky upper cut as he is being dragged away about 2 seconds into the ruck. I'm not sure who it was.

I presume Bate not playing today was down to a early guilty plea when will we find out his ban Tuesday?

He's on holiday

I think he has until a week on Tuesday to enter a plea.

If he led with the elbow on most tackles I'm fairly sure the officials would've penalised him.
Some players get rattled by being put on their rse by a better player!

If you cant take it dont give it.

Maybe he is a better player but he does need to cut out that silly streak, we shall see from the authorities won't we as it was put on report. Believe me Higson did niggle.

There is nothing on the DVD of the game to back up your point of view about Higson mate.

No charge for either Bate or Heaton - both sending off sufficient. www.therfl.co.uk/the-rfl/disciplinary/item?4728

No charge for either Bate or Heaton - both sending off sufficient. www.therfl.co.uk/the-rfl/disciplinary/item?4728

Good news.