The NRL has issued North Queensland Cowboys and Penrith Panthers with breach notices relating to the actions of Club trainers in Round 10.
The breach notices propose a fine for each Club of $10,000, and a two-match suspension for each trainer involved (one match suspended).
During the match, trainers from both Clubs were observed squirting liquid onto the football prior to kick restarts of play, in contravention of the NRL Rules.
The NRL has also reminded all Clubs about the limitations of the roles of trainers on match days. Any action, other than those permitted under the NRL Rules, may be considered a breach liable to sanctions.
Both Clubs will have five days to respond to the breach notices.
