Silverwood handed Rhinos game

Tuesday 9th March 2010

Referee Richard Silverwood, who incurred the wrath of Leeds centre Keith Senior during the Rhinos' World Club Challenge defeat, will be in charge of their Super League game at Huddersfield on Sunday.

Senior will appear before a Rugby Football League tribunal in Leeds on Wednesday after branding the Mirfield official "arrogant" in the aftermath of Leeds' 18-10 defeat by Melbourne Storm nine days ago.

The former Great Britain international, who had been penalised by Silverwood for dissent, complained about the referee's failure to clamp down on Melbourne's alleged spoiling tactics, later issued an apology but must still face a charge of breaching the League's operational rules. Senior could be suspended if he is found guilty but is more likely to be handed a fine.