Ben Barba
From Hazem to JT: 25 memorable NRL moments from the sidelines
Our team of experts have picked 25 of the most memorable moments since the NRL started in 1998.
- by Andrew Webster, Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas, Adam Pengilly, Dan Walsh and Christian Nicolussi
Latest
In the debate over Trbojevic v Hayne and Barba, there’s only one winner
Jarryd Hayne caught fire in 2009, and Ben Barba weaved magic in 2012. But Tom Trbojevic has just eclipsed both for the greatest individual stretch of form.
- by Michael Chammas
Turning a corner: The rule change that led to Coates’ wonder try
Before the controversial mid-season switch to one referee and six again calls, the NRL changed a rule between rounds which has made for magical highlight reels.
- by Adam Pengilly
Former NRL star Ben Barba pleads guilty to obstructing police
The 2012 Dally M medallist has been ordered to perform 150 hours of community service following an incident at a Townsville casino in January that cost him his career.
- by Robyn Wuth
Ex-NRL player Ben Barba charges return to Townsville
The former NRL player will return to Townsville in May to face public nuisance offences after a last-minute decision not to plead guilty.
Ben Barba charged after fight with partner at north Queensland casino
The rugby league star has been issued with a notice to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court for two public nuisance offences.
- by Toby Crockford
PM calls for sports to adopt 'zero-tolerance approach' to domestic violence
The Prime Minister has weighed in after a flurry of off-field NRL incidents.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Cowboys may go to market to find Barba replacement
Ben Barba's sacking last month and the devastating Townsville floods have left the Cowboys behind schedule in preparations for the upcoming NRL season.
- by Melissa Woods
Opinion
Canterbury Bulldogs
With more videos to come, suspending Napa would be a grave mistake
NRL boss Todd Greenberg's hands are tied with yet another unsavoury video featuring three first-grade players set to drop at any moment.
- by Andrew Webster
'You can get away with anything': Barba tipped for Super League return
England rugby league have said they will honour any punishment handed out by the NRL to Ben Barba, but a Super League great isn't so sure.
- by Ian McCullough
Opinion
Australia
A sanctuary for sinners, rugby league must be more frugal with its charity
Rugby league has helped reform many lost souls but another serious incident means the code has no choice but to be more clinical with its outreach.
- by Phil Lutton
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