Fox Sports bosses have apologised to Ricky Stuart and admitted the broadcaster went a step too far by getting a camera in his face on Saturday.
The Raiders coach is facing sanctions from the NRL after he appeared to swear directly at a camera during Canberra's 29-18 loss against the Broncos at GIO Stadium.
An angry Stuart could be seen mouthing 'f*** off' as he stared at the camera late in the second half - but some have suggested he said 'back off' instead.
And Fox Sports boss Steve Crawley has now apologised for invading Stuart's personal space.
'I spoke to Ricky this morning and apologised to him,' he told News Corp.