HomeSports

NRL open investigation into fans after top referee pelted with rubbish at Eden Park

Sports 1 source 1 country 🔦 Under-reported 27m ago

The National Rugby League (NRL) has launched an integrity unit investigation after referee Ashley Klein was pelted with rubbish by fans at Eden Park in Auckland. The incident occurred following the conclusion of the match where the Warriors' season was ended by the Knights.

Security personnel were forced to intervene and protect Klein as he left the playing field. In response to the hostile crowd behavior, league officials have issued warnings that individuals identified as throwing projectiles will face stadium bans.

In-depth summary · AI, neutral
Read the full story at the source Guardian Sport · GB
Get the news on TelegramTop stories & under-reported picks, straight to your feed — free. Join →