Sam Burgess suspended for two games after failed appeal

South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Sam Burgess has been suspended for the next two NRL games after being found guilty of a grade one dangerous contact charge at the NRL Judiciary tonight.

Burgess entered a not guilty plea after being charged for a tackle on Bulldogs centre Josh Morris in the 57th minute of the Rabbitohs 20-16 round four victory at ANZ Stadium.

However, the NRL judiciary found him guilty of the offence.

The charge adds 140 points to the 85 carry over points Burgess had on his record, resulting in a two-game ban and 25 carry over points.

Burgess will now miss the Round 5 match against the St George Illawarra Dragons, as well as the Round 6 match against the Sydney Roosters.

Burgess will next be available for the Rabbitohs home match against the Canberra Raiders at Central Coast Stadium in Round 7.