NewsBite

Dragons

More Stories

NRL
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ONLY - Jack De Belin of the St George Dragons rugby league team poses for a portrait at WIN Stadium, Wollongong. Picture: Brett Costello

NRL faces backlash over rape-accused de Belin

Fans are angry with the NRL over the decision to allow Jack de Belin to play despite him facing a rape charge. The fans’ verdict is in stark contrast to what the game’s governing bodies argue.

Dragons
St. George Illawarra Dragons player Jack de Belin (centre) leaves Wollongong Local Court in Wollongong, Tuesday, February 12, 2019. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

De Belin case tests NRL’s hardline stance

The NRL’s public vilification of all violence towards women is back in the spotlight after agreeing to support new bail conditions which enable Jack de Belin to continue playing and training with St George Illawarra.

Original URL: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/dragons/page/193