Kearney leaves Hull and takes his
two-match ban with him

Former New Zealand Test forward Stephen Kearney, sent off for the first time in his career in his last match for Hull, will have to serve a two-match ban if he resumes his career in Australia.

Thirty-three-year-old Kearney was shown the red card just six minutes into Hull?s 71-0 defeat by Bradford in last Saturday?s Super League elimination semi-final at Odsal.

On Tuesday night he was found guilty by the rugby league?s disciplinary committee of a careless high tackle and, in addition to being suspended, was fined ?300.

Kearney, who decided not to take up the option of a second year with Hull, is expected to join the backroom staff at his old club Melbourne Storm.

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Thanks to www.superleague.co.uk for this story.