Morgan Knowles appeal verdict: St Helens star made last-ditch bid to face Leeds Rhinos in Grand Final

St Helens will be without Dream Team loose-forward Morgan Knowles for Saturday’s Grand Final against Leeds Rhinos after his challenge to a two-match ban failed.
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A tribunal upheld the match review panel’s decision to issue a two-game penalty notice for grade B dangerous contact in last weekend’s semi-final win over Salford Red Devils.

Knowles was sin-binned after appearing to twist one of Salford stand-off Chris Atkins’ arms behind his back.

However, the panel did not feel Knowles’ appeal was ‘frivolous’ so his ban remains at two games.