Gareth Hock handed six-game ban

Salford Red Devils forward Gareth Hock has been given a six-match ban by the Rugby Football League's disciplinary committee after pleading guilty to two charges of reckless use of the knees.

The two incidents took place during Salford's heavy 52-6 defeat at the hands of Saint Helens last week.

The former England second-rower was handed a three-game ban for each offence, and was also fined £600.

Hock was on the receiving end of a seven-match suspension from the RFL last season after being found guilty of deliberately making physical contact with referee Matt Thomason.