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Joe Tapine felt shame owing rent, overcame pokies addiction, learned hard lesson in NRL career.
Unable to pay the rent, Joe Tapine felt shame at owing his mates money.
The Canberra Raiders captain has opened up on how he overcame a pokies addiction at the start of his NRL career.
Tapine, who returns from a two-week suspension to face the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville on Saturday, said overcoming his gambling problem was the "harshest lesson" he's had to learn during his NRL career.
NRL to review Ricky Stuart's comments after Canberra loss, potential fine to add to $160k career total.
The NRL is examining Ricky Stuart's post-match comments following Canberra's loss to Manly, as officials decide whether to add to the coach's $160,000 in career fines.
Stuart indicated several frustrations following the Raiders' 40-12 defeat at Brookvale, claiming he no longer understood NRL interpretations around obstructions.
The veteran coach also pointed to a lopsided set-restart and penalty count, despite what he claimed to be statistically similar play-the-ball speeds between both sides.
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo sent an edict to clubs before the season, warning head...
Ricky Stuart under review for criticising referees in post-game press conference. NRL sanctions possible.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart could become the first NRL coach sanctioned for comments about referees since the NRL announced a crackdown on post-match press conferences.
The NRL is looking into Stuart's comments in his post-game press conference after their 40-12 loss to Manly on Sunday - to see whether he's broken any rules.
The NRL sent a letter to all clubs two weeks ago warning coaches against criticising referees in press conferences.