Super League: Cory Paterson and Jeff Lima receive bans

Cory Paterson has scored three times in his seven appearances this season

Salford forward Cory Paterson has been suspended for three games with Catalans prop Jeff Lima handed a two-match ban.

Paterson, 27, was found guilty of a Grade D challenge of intentional striking with the shoulder in the Challenge Cup loss at Leigh.

Lima, 32, received his suspension after a Grade B dangerous contact on Huddersfield's Ukuma Ta'ai.

Hull KR prop Adam Walker, 24, escaped a ban but was fined £300 after striking Bradford's Adam O'Brien.

Both Paterson and Lima were also fined £300 by a Rugby Football League independent disciplinary tribunal.