LEADING Super League referee Ben Thaler has been suspended by the Rugby Football League pending the outcome of an investigation.
The 38-year-old is in his 20th season as a professional referee and has regularly featured in Challenge Cup Finals and Grand Finals.
He has not refereed a game since the opening round of the 2020 season when he was in charge of Leeds Rhinos' game against Hull FC.
A statement from the governing body said: "Ben Thaler will not be considered for appointments pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
"The RFL will make no further comment until that investigation is complete."
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