Spencer Leniu handed two-match ban over money gesture to referees in World Cup semifinal
- Topic:Rugby LeaguePosted Mon 9 Nov 2026 at 3:23pmMon 9 Nov 2026 at 3:23pmSpencer Leniu will have a delayed start to his next NRL season after being sanctioned over a gesture made towards the referees.
- (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)In short:Samoa's Spencer Leniu has been suspended for two matches after making a money gesture at the referees in his side's loss to Australia in the Rugby League World Cup semifinal.
- If Leniu contests the grade three contrary conduct charge and loses his appeal, he will incur an additional one-match suspension.
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- Topic:Rugby LeaguePosted Mon 9 Nov 2026 at 3:23pmMon 9 Nov 2026 at 3:23pmSpencer Leniu will have a delayed start to his next NRL season after being sanctioned over a gesture made towards the referees.
- (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)In short:Samoa's Spencer Leniu has been suspended for two matches after making a money gesture at the referees in his side's loss to Australia in the Rugby League World Cup semifinal.
- If Leniu contests the grade three contrary conduct charge and loses his appeal, he will incur an additional one-match suspension.
Sources: ABC Australia