NRL 2021: NZ Warriors lose Reece Walsh, Adam Pompey to suspension for Melbourne Storm clash

NZ Warriors will be without Reece Walsh and Adam Pompey when they face Melbourne Storm on June 13, with both players to serve one-match suspensions after being cited in the 29-28 defeat to North Queensland Cowboys last weekend.

Walsh will serve a one-match suspension after being cited for a grade one striking charge on Cowboys forward Mitchell Dunn.

The 18-year-old fullback retaliated against Dunn, who was also cited for striking Walsh. 

Dunn has also been handed a one-match ban as a result, charged with dangerous contact with the head or neck.

Pompey, 22, has also been given a one-match suspension for a crusher tackle on North Queensland's Heilum Loki.

Both Walsh and Pompey entered early guilty pleas, avoiding the chance of a two-game suspension.

Meanwhile, utility forward Jazz Tevaga has escaped suspension, entering an early guilty plea after being charged with dangerous contact - also against Loki.

While free to face the Storm, Tevaga has been fined AUS $1350 (NZ $1439). 

The Warriors are currently on a bye week, as the majority of the NRL's sides have been given the week off to accommodate for next Wednesday's State of Origin series opener.