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Hull KR's Jamie Ellis cleared of biting allegation in Challenge Cup defeat

Ellis had been accused of biting James Donaldson of Leeds Rhinos during Friday night's game

Jamie Ellis of Hull KR
Image: Hull KR's Jamie Ellis has been cleared by the RFL match review panel

Hull KR half-back Jamie Ellis has been cleared of a biting allegation.

Leeds second-rower James Donaldson brought the complaint during his side's 48-18 Challenge Cup quarter-final win over Rovers on Friday and referee Liam Moore put the incident on report.

However, the RFL's match review panel decided Ellis has no case to answer and pointed out the Rhinos did not submit any additional evidence to support the allegation.

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Watch highlights as Leeds Rhinos booked a place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals with a 48-18 win over Hull KR

The case notes state: "Opponent adjusts left hand from underneath player and places hand in the mouth of the player. Footage does not demonstrate the player making a biting motion."

Meanwhile, Hull prop Brad Fash was given a caution for dangerous contact in his side's 36-4 defeat by Wigan on Saturday and his team-mate Manu Mau avoided suspension for a Grade A high tackle in the same match.

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