Canberra Raiders NRL News

Crystal Papali'i, sister of Josh Papali'i, denies injury charge related to rugby league brawl.

The Canberra Times

The sister of Canberra Raiders star player Josh Papali'i is the second person to face court in relation to an alleged brawl at a local rugby league match.

Crystal Sarafina Aloalo Papali'i did not appear in person when her matter was called in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday.

Via her lawyer, Tiffany Wilken, Cyrstal Papali'i pleaded not guilty to one charge of recklessly or intentionally inflicting actual bodily harm.

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Ricky Stuart criticizes NRL's obstruction rulings, claiming inconsistency despite being on committee addressing the issue.

ABC

Ricky Stuart says he still doesn't understand the NRL's interpretations of obstruction rulings, despite sitting on a committee designed to crack down on players milking penalties.

Stuart claimed the NRL had abandoned its no-tolerance approach just three rounds into the season, after his Canberra side had a try chalked off in the 20th minute of Sunday's 40-12 loss at Manly.

Seb Kris broke the Sea Eagles line and touched down for what appeared to have been the game's first try.

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Ricky Stuart frustrated by NRL's obstruction rulings, believes crackdown abandoned after controversial try decision.

Canberra Weekly

Ricky Stuart says he still doesn't understand the NRL's interpretations of obstruction rulings, despite sitting on a committee designed to crack down on players milking penalties.

Stuart claimed the NRL had abandoned its no tolerance approach just three rounds into the season, after his Canberra side had a try chalked off in the 20th minute of Sunday's 40-12 loss at Manly.

Seb Kris broke the Sea Eagles' line and touched down for what appeared to have been the game's first try.

But a bunker ruling called play back after minimal contact between Canberra prop Corey...

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