Second-rower Joel Tomkins was suspended for eight games and hooker Michael McIlorum will miss six. Both players are ruled out of this Friday's Betfred Super League semi-final against St Helens and the following week's Grand Final, if Catalans get there. Referee Chris Kendall, who did not penalise either player, will be in charge of Thursday's semi-final between Wigan Warriors and Hull. Robert Hicks, the video official, does not have a referee or video assistant appointment this week, but will be reserve referee on Thursday. The RFL's match review panel charged Tomkins with grade F 'other contrary behaviour' following a challenge on Rhinos’ Richie Myler. He was found guilty by an operational rules tribunal following a marathon hearing on Tuesday evening and suspended for eight matches, the minimum for an offence of that grade. He was also fined £500. McIlorum, who is from Leeds, was banned for two games for a high tackle on Rhinos' Brad Dwyer and four for 'other contrary behaviour'. The match review panel had charged him with a grade F offence for "interfering with an injured opponent who was on the ground after a tackle". He attempted to pull Brad Dwyer to his feet after Leeds' replacement hooker had been caught by a tackle across the face in the 52nd minute. McIlorum admitted contrary behaviour, but challenged the F grading. The disciplinary hearing reduced the grading to D and imposed a four-game suspension. McIlorum also pleaded guilty to the high tackle charge and challenged the grading. The operational rules tribunal upheld the grading and doubled the one-game penalty notice issued by the match review panel. He was also fined £500. Support the YEP and become a subscriber today. Enjoy unlimited access to local news and the latest on Leeds United, With a digital subscription, you see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Click here to subscribe.