NRL boss Dave Smith has quit his post after three years in the role. The former banker took over from David Gallop at the end of 2012…his achievements over that term including securing a record free-to-air television deal.
Sacked Wests Tigers player Matthew Lodge has been released on bail in New York. The 20 year old is accused of stalking and assault and faces up to 25 years in jail, IF convicted of the charges.
Bulldogs NRL great, Hasem El Masri, has been charged with assaulting his young wife in Sydney’s West.
Two window washers have fallen from a building in Sydney’s CBD. One has reportedly fallen onto a car below. Paramedics are treating the men.
And World Rugby has confirmed the penalty that handed Australia victory, was the “wrong call” from referee Craig Jou-bear, who sould have awarded Australia a scrum.
