Rochdale Hornets coach Bobbie Goulding has been given a four-match touchline ban - suspended for 12 months - for disputing a referee's decision.

The former St Helens and Great Britain scrum-half was found guilty by a Rugby Football League disciplinary tribunal of "inappropriate behaviour" during Hornets' 42-5 defeat by Hull in last month's fourth round Carnegie Challenge Cup tie.

Goulding will only have to serve the ban if he is found guilty of another offence in the next 12 months. He was also ordered to pay a £200 fine with immediate effect and given an additional £300 suspended fine.

Goulding vented his fury towards a touchjudge during his side's cup tie after Hull forward Danny Tickle kicked Rochdale prop David Newton on the ground.

Goulding was sent off by referee Michael Dawber and subsequently charged with using foul and abusive language and breaching the League's respect policy.

Tickle was earlier found guilty of kicking an opponent and fined £300.