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Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Footy's most intense coach reveals the thing he HATES TV broadcasters doing to him on match day
Ricky Stuart is well known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, but there is one reason why he despises the cameras being trained on him during NRL matches. Stuart has earned a reputation as the NRL's most volatile coach with a series of explosive blow-ups. In 2007, he called referee Ashley Klein a 'f***ing cheat' after a Tri-Nations loss, costing him a $20,000 fine and his Test role. Six years later, as Parramatta coach, he publicly listed 12 players he wanted gone, branding them 'the cancer ' in the club. He has stormed out of multiple press conferences, once labelling a journalist a 'germ'. His most infamous spray came in 2022 when he called then-Penrith star Jaeman Salmon a 'weak-gutted dog,' earning a $25,000 fine and a one-week suspension. Stuart's explosions have also earned him the unwanted title of the most-fined coach in NRL history. But beneath the intense exterior, there is a softer side to the Raiders coach, who told News Corp there was one thing he hates about his infamous blow-ups. 'I don't like kids seeing me swear on TV,' he said. It is why the legend of the Green Machine hates having the cameras trained on him when he is on the sideline during tense moments in NRL matches. 'I do ride each play but I hate it when the cameras are on me because I don't like kids watching it and seeing me blow up or swear,' he said. 'I don't like the camera in my face but I believe [the sideline] is where I do my best coaching. It's not about me. It's wrong of me to kick a chair but I don't think: 'I'm going to kick a chair today'. It just happens. 'I don't want it to be a theatre. It's not about entertainment for me, it's about trying to get a job done. I don't like being on the camera and I don't like being on TV on the sideline. I'm not about theatre but theatre sells television rights. 'I've got stats coming down to me from the (coaching) box up top. I've got three coaches up high who send down what they need to send down because [the sideline] is where I'm best for the player, best for my team and where I make better decisions. 'It is something I have done from the early days and I don't feel comfortable being in the box. I have had coaches who coached me from the sideline and I have built [something similar] from that.' Canberra have quietly transformed from pre-season long-shots into genuine premiership contenders under Stuart's gritty leadership. Now they face a crucial test this weekend against Penrith, a potential grand final preview in Mudgee, where both sides will battle for finals positioning and a statement win as the season heads into its home stretch. 'Penrith has just won four grand finals in a row, they are chasing their fifth and they are well on their way by the way they are playing at the moment,' Stuart said. 'They can handle the high-intensity games and they can handle the big occasions. That's something we have to still be tested on. 'We are less experienced but, look, we have some very talented players. I don't know what bearing the big occasion will have on our younger squad but I have no drama with our senior players, who have played rep football. 'We have a lot of younger players, especially in our spine but one thing I do know is that it will be a wonderful experience for them. 'Those younger players will be with us for a number of years so those big games will be of great benefit to them. Our senior players are driving the standards. They don't put up with any shortcuts.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Second Melbourne player under fire after unseen moment in drama against Panthers
The controversial penalty awarded to Harry Grant has dominated debate in the wash-up to Melbourne's golden point victory over the Panthers. But angry NRL fans insist the officials got another crucial call wrong moments after the game's biggest flashpoint when they failed to penalise Storm forward Trent Loiero for not being square at marker. Cleary thought he'd won the game for Penrith when he kicked a field goal at the death, only to see it chalked off after referee Ashley Klein pinged Moses Leota for blocking Grant from putting pressure on the kick. The incident divided opinion around the NRL world, with many agreeing that it was a penalty by the letter of the law, despite accusing Grant of 'milking' the contact with Leota to get the call. Moments later, Cleary had another chance to win the game for Penrith but saw his attempted field goal charged down by Loiero with less than 30 seconds left on the clock. The Panthers knocked the ball on in the ensuing battle for the loose footy as Melbourne hung on to send the grand final rematch into golden point. Fans claim Penrith were denied a crucial late penalty But eagle-eyed NRL fans have pointed out that Loiero did not appear to be square at marker when Penrith's Liam Henry played the ball, before he race downfield to charge down Cleary's attempt. Referee Klein did not take any action against Loiero as the Storm appeared to dodge a bullet, before Grant snatched victory for Melbourne with a brilliant try in extra time. However, viewers argued that the match should never have gone to golden point in the first place, with Loiero's alleged indiscretion occurring right in front of the posts and inside the Storm's own 20m line. A penalty would have given Cleary one of the easiest match-winning shots at goal of his career, but the incident went unnoticed and the Storm prevailed to dent Penrith's top-four hopes. Trent Loiero nice and square hey Ashley Klein?That said, Penrith burned their challenge on a good call by Klein on Leota BUT if you are happy to blow the whistle for that one, blow it for this clearly offside.#NRLPanthersStorm #NRL — The NRL Tweet (@NRLTweet) August 14, 2025 Or no penalty for a Trent Loiero not square at marker and leave early only to charge down clearys attempt 🤔 — Wirgil (@Wirgilvandyke) August 14, 2025 Loiero was clearly offside based on where he played the ball but there were questions about if he played that on the mark... Or stepped around the marker. — noneofyourbusiness (@nunofyurbidness) August 15, 2025 Offside penalty in front — shane beresford 🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@shaneberesford4) August 15, 2025 How did the Ref missed that and not Harry standing right there — Mark Wright (@crustybakerinoz) August 15, 2025 Took off well before the ball cleared the ruck. — Amarillo🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@Amarillo1942237) August 15, 2025 I cant stand penref but I was thinking the same thing. No way was he square — Milton Jackson (@MiltonJack99) August 15, 2025 Nathan Cleary hits out over crucial Harry Grant penalty Cleary didn't mention the Loiero incident after the game but the Penrith halfback was not happy with the crucial penalty awarded to Grant moments before, or the actions of the Melbourne captain. Cleary pointed out that the NRL has cracked down on players milking penalties this year, but decided not to do so by rewarding Grant after what many described as a classic example of play-acting. RELATED: Huge call made on Tedesco as Walters drops major Kangaroos hint NRL world erupts over Dragons call as Panthers drama singled out Souths rocked as more bad news about Latrell Mitchell revealed The Panthers superstar also argued that Leota's actions did not constitute a typical 'blocking' penalty because it happened after a line break and he was merely standing in the attacking line in case the footy went to him. 'If that was in the field of play and you run a block shape, it wouldn't have been an obstruction because they ruled that out," Cleary said. "If you're typically defending at that 'three man' and you play for an obstruction, they don't want that in the game. But for some reason, it's different for a field goal. I thought the blocking rule was brought in so that people wouldn't stand next to the play the ball, but Moses wasn't in that position. "I don't believe that everyone can get behind me on that field goal, and then essentially Harry played for it because he knew he was going to get the penalty. I don't believe that Moses moved so it was pretty frustrating... It was a bit different because it happened straight after a line break, so I went into that position – it wasn't a standard field goal."
Daily Telegraph
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
NRL news: Josh Kerr reprimanded for Ashley Klein comments, Queensland Maroons, NSW Blues, result, video
Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Maroons extended squad member Josh Kerr has labelled Origin referee Ashley Klein a 'double agent' in an all-time interview following Queensland's series-deciding win in Sydney. The Dolphins forward was in good spirits on Thursday morning when he fired a light-hearted barb at Klein over his officiating in game three, with the NRL handing down a breach notice alleging Kerr's comments were 'detrimental to the best interests of the game'. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer > The Queensland squad member was also deemed to have 'undermined the credibility of match officials', being given five days to respond before a potential punishment is handed down. Watch Josh Kerr's cheeky post-Origin interview in the player above. Josh Kerr labelled Ashley Klein a 'double agent' and has now been punished. 'I'm not sure how much trouble I could get into for saying it but I thought Ash Klein did a bit to try and, you know, even it up or make it a bit closer,' Kerr told Fox Sports News. 'We were sitting there going, 'it's rorted, the game's rorted'. 'I haven't got the best eyesight at times but I'm watching four passes and sh*t. 'We were all on the sideline just going, 'oh, no, it's a double agent'. 'It makes it more exciting, doesn't it, and it brings out the Queenslander in all those players.' Klein came under fire after game two in which the Blues were on the wrong end of a lop-sided 10-2 penalty count. That was reversed in the decider where the Blues won the count 7-3. The Maroons were too strong for the Blues in the series decider, winning 24-12 at Sydney's Accor Stadium. The visitors led 20-0 at halftime, scoring three unanswered tries through Xavier Coates, Tom Dearden and Harry Grant. Blues centre Stephen Crichton scored the first try of the night for the hosts at the 55th minute, before Dearden went in for his second of the night at the 73rd minute, to seal the result. NSW winger Brian To'o scored a consolation try at the 79th minute. It was Maroons coach Billy Slater's third series win from his four in charge, going back to 2022. Originally published as 'The game's rorted': Maroons forward who labelled Origin ref 'double agent' reprimanded
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Maroons forward reprimanded for extraordinary comments about Origin ref: 'Double agent'
Maroons player Josh Kerr has been hit with a breach notice for labelling Origin referee Ashley Klein a 'double agent' following Queensland 's victory last week. The Dolphins star made the extraordinary comments when stopped by media on Thursday morning. 'I'm not sure how much trouble I could get into for saying it but I thought Ash Klein did a bit to try and, you know, even it up or make it a bit closer,' Kerr told News Corp outside the team hotel. 'We were sitting there going, "it's rorted, the game's rorted". 'I haven't got the best eyesight at times but I'm watching four passes and sh*t. 'We were all on the sideline just going, "oh, no, it's a double agent". 'It makes it more exciting, doesn't it, and it brings out the Queenslander in all those players.' The NRL have responded to the remarks, stating that Kerr's comments have contravened the code of conduct and are 'detrimental to the best interests of the game'. Kerr has been given five business days to respond. Klein was heavily criticised after game two for awarding eight penalties for the Maroons - and none for Laurie Daley's men across the opening 40 minutes. In the series decider, Queensland left New South Wales stunned as they won back State of Origin bragging rights with a 24-12 victory against the Blues. Emotional scenes erupted at full-time as players and coaches from both sides rallied around Maroons captain Cameron Munster, who returned to guide his side to the epic victory, following the sudden passing of his dad, Steven. Tom Dearden was crowned the Player of the Series and once again stood up for the Maroons, scoring twice either side of half-time, with Xavier Coates and Harry Grant also crossing the whitewash. New South Wales had looked a shadow of the side that had won the opening fixture of the series, with the Maroons running out a 20-0 lead by half-time. It was coach Billy Slater's third Origin series victory.
News.com.au
12-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
‘The game's rorted': Maroons forward who labelled Origin ref ‘double agent' reprimanded
Maroons extended squad member Josh Kerr has labelled Origin referee Ashley Klein a 'double agent' in an all-time interview following Queensland's series-deciding win in Sydney. The Dolphins forward was in good spirits on Thursday morning when he fired a light-hearted barb at Klein over his officiating in game three, with the NRL handing down a breach notice alleging Kerr's comments were 'detrimental to the best interests of the game'. The Queensland squad member was also deemed to have 'undermined the credibility of match officials', being given five days to respond before a potential punishment is handed down. Watch Josh Kerr's cheeky post-Origin interview in the player above. 'I'm not sure how much trouble I could get into for saying it but I thought Ash Klein did a bit to try and, you know, even it up or make it a bit closer,' Kerr told Fox Sports News. 'We were sitting there going, 'it's rorted, the game's rorted'. 'I haven't got the best eyesight at times but I'm watching four passes and sh*t. 'We were all on the sideline just going, 'oh, no, it's a double agent'. 'It makes it more exciting, doesn't it, and it brings out the Queenslander in all those players.' Klein came under fire after game two in which the Blues were on the wrong end of a lop-sided 10-2 penalty count. That was reversed in the decider where the Blues won the count 7-3. The Maroons were too strong for the Blues in the series decider, winning 24-12 at Sydney's Accor Stadium. The visitors led 20-0 at halftime, scoring three unanswered tries through Xavier Coates, Tom Dearden and Harry Grant. Blues centre Stephen Crichton scored the first try of the night for the hosts at the 55th minute, before Dearden went in for his second of the night at the 73rd minute, to seal the result. NSW winger Brian To'o scored a consolation try at the 79th minute. It was Maroons coach Billy Slater's third series win from his four in charge, going back to 2022.
