Warrington hooker Powell gets three-match ban

Sam Powell applauds the fans after Warrington's defeat by Leigh at Magic WeekendImage source, Getty Images
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Sam Powell has made 11 appearances for Warrington this season

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Warrington hooker Sam Powell has been banned for three matches after being given a Grade E charge of dangerous contact in the defeat by Leigh.

Powell, 34, was sin-binned for a poor tackle on Tesi Niu in the second half of Wire's 24-6 loss at Magic Weekend.

He will now miss matches against Wigan Warriors, Hull KR and Leigh.

Sam Burgess' men have dropped to third in the Super League table after a second defeat in three games.