Harry Newman's extended ban has been met with anger, though not all are sympathetic with Leeds Rhinos following their failed appeal. The club unsuccessfully attempted to overturn a two-match ban after the centre was charged with using aggressive language or body language towards the referee and instead saw an extra game put onto his ban for a frivolous appeal.
It is the second time Leeds have unsuccessfully appealed this season, with James Bentley also having an additional game added to a ban he received after being sent off on debut against Warrington Wolves. As suspected, the news received a strong reaction on social media, though it was by no means all in support of Newman and the Rhinos.
In fact, many of the club's supporters criticised the decision to appeal the ban, insisting the outcome was obvious.
