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Canberra Raiders player Jack Wighton leaving the ACT Magistrates Court in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith
NRL

Buzz: Saint, Sinner and Shoosh

A HEATED confrontation between a journalist and NRL coach threatened to get physical, NRL rookie reduced to tears by a senior teammate and the integrity unit’s handling of Jack Wighton.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16:  Coen Hess of the Cowboys goes over to score a try during the NRL Semi Final match between the Parramatta Eels and the North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
NRL

Buzz: Saint, Sinner and Shoosh

CLUBS circle unhappy Sharks star Valentine Holmes, the Roosters eye Coen Hess, an NRL star to face court for breaking road rules and the latest on Todd Carney’s return.

Sea Eagles CEO Lyall Gorman, club chairman Scott Penn and coach Trent Barrett. There is no suggestion anyone pictured was involved in match-fixing or salary cap rorts.
Sea Eagles

NRL to hand down Sea Eagles cap punishment

THE NRL will reveal on Monday what punishments the Sea Eagles face over salary cap rorts dating back three years. The penalties will be severe but it isn’t all bad news for Manly fans. PLUS WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS.

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