Heighington and Pauli cop NRL bans

Tigers forward Chris Heighington and Knights prop Pauli Pauli have both accepted one-match NRL bans.

Tigers' Chris Heighington (pic) and Knights' Pauli Pauli have both accepted one-match NRL bans. (AAP)

Chris Heighington and Pauli Pauli will miss the NRL's second round after pleading guilty to charges handed down by the match review committee.

Cronulla forward Heighington took the early guilty plea on a dangerous throw charge and will miss one week.

Newcastle prop Pauli did likewise on a dangerous contact charge and is also suspended for one match.