NEWS EXTRA

NEWCASTLE prop Richard Palframan has been banned for three games following his red card in last Friday’s win over Gloucester. The 29-year-old South African was sent off for contact with the head of Gloucester lock Freddie Clark, 16 minutes into the game. Palframan accepted a dangerous tackling charge and foul play at a hearing. He can reduce the ban by one game by attending a coaching intervention programme.

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