Rugby league may finally have reached its tipping point on player behaviour and violence
- Written by Jessica Richards, Lecturer Sport Business Management, Western Sydney University
The Sharks' Ben Barba (centre) was sacked by his club after allegations he assaulted his partner.AAP/Dan Himbrechts
St George Illawarra and NSW State of Origin player Jack de Belin has become the first player to be banned under a new “no fault stand down” policy introduced by the National Rugby League (NRL).
This policy allows the NRL to...
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