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News.com.au
7 hours ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
NRL world tears into Nicho Hynes for flop as rugby league world commend common sense officiating
NRL fans have torn into Nicho Hynes after an embarrassing dive in the Sharks' 34-28 defeat to the Broncos on Sunday afternoon. Cronulla looked in complete control in the first half before Brisbane roared to life in the second term, piling on the points to produce an incredible comeback victory that Michael Maguire will hope kickstarts their season. 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. However, it was Hynes' effort to stall Brisbane's comeback that raised a lot of eyebrows. With the Sharks up 28-18, the Broncos manufactured an overlap on the left edge. And in a desperate attempt to turn the momentum, Hynes appeared to make the conscious decision to seek out Jack Gosiewski, throwing himself to the ground after minor contact appealing for an obstruction penalty. Broncos winger Josiah Karapani then finished off the sweeping play by putting the ball in the corner, with referee Wyatt Raymond awarding the try. You can watch the controversial try in the player above. But with a hint of obstruction, many felt it was a certainty that the young winger's try would be taken away. 'We can't let him get away with this,' Andrew Voss exclaimed in Fox Sports commentary. 'I know we have seen things similar before but please. If this is given a no-try he gets an acting job with Neighbours. 'Everyone stops and throws their arms up, what have we created here?' In recent years almost every time an attacker makes contact with the defender, a penalty goes to the defensive team. It has seen many players deliberately seek out contact to avoid a try being conceded or to turn momentum. But this time the Bunker didn't overturn the decision, in what many felt was a line in the sand moment. 'I think that's a hallelujah moment for the game on obstruction and I hope that everyone learns a lesson there,' Voss continued. While NRL great Cooper Cronk was relieved common sense was applied by officials. 'Nicho Hynes has gone to act as if he's been obstructed,' Cooper Cronk continued. 'Well done referee, well done bunker. Cronulla Sharks are looking for a shortcut. As for the NRL world, they tore into Hynes and hoped the call signalled a new era of players seeking contact not fooling officials. 'That is a terrible dive by Nicho,' one fan wrote on X. 'Common sense prevailed with a faux obstruction claim,' another added. 'I hope that's a sign of what is to come. Justice served there,' a third said. While a fourth added: 'Haha that's just sad from Hynes'.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Broncos respond amid drama around Reece Walsh and Payne Haas before NRL opener
Broncos coach Michael Maguire will be thrilled to hear both Payne Haas and Reece Walsh recovered from their minor injuries sustained on the weekend during the club's win over the Bulldogs in the pre-season challenge. The Broncos have proved to be the most impressive team in pre-season having won both their trial games with a close to full-strength Brisbane side dismantling a strong Bulldogs line-up. The club took home the $100,000 prize money for winning the competition, but there was bigger concerns for the coach. Maguire would have been hoping his players got through the final hit-out before the opening round of the NRL unscathed. Although Kotoni Staggs, Walsh and Haas all ended up on the sidelines in the second-half with some concerns. Fans were waiting to see if this was just a precaution with the Broncos' opening game against the Roosters taking place next Thursday. But in great news for the coach and the players, AAP reported all three players are set to take their place in the starting 13 against the Roosters. Staggs was the biggest concern for Maguire having left the game after just a few minutes. Footage showed the centre hobbling around the dressing room with a quad injury. Staggs has stood up as a leader during Maguire's short time as coach and is reportedly close to signing a new deal with the Broncos. And Staggs' inclusion for round one would be huge boost for Maguire as he tosses up a number of selection calls. One of the biggest decisions Maguire is tossing up is on whether to start Brendan Piakura or Jack Gosiewski in the second-row. Piakura was a regular under former coach Kevin Walters in a season the Broncos missed the top eight. However, Maguire is a fan of Gosiewski's work rate on the edges. Speaking on the dilemma, Broncos great Corey Parker suggested Maguire was rewarding off-season work ethic to start the season. While Parker suggests Piakura could come into the starting team down the track, Gosiewski has impressed Maguire as the coach sets the standards he wants in training. "I think, yes Piakura is in a battle with Jack Gosiewski. When Madge Maguire first got to the Broncos he delivered his speech and wants people that have had a great off-season, who have worked extremely hard, to know they will get the first opportunity," Parker said on SEN Radio. "To his word, I think Jack Gosiewski's has had a terrific off-season and he is getting his opportunity. But I don't think it will pan out that, as the course of the year goes on." Deine Mariner is also pushing to retain his position in the starting 13 with Maguire opting to start the speedster on the bench in the second trail. While the Broncos were delivered good news, the Titans not so much. Veteran Kieran Foran is set to miss around 12 weeks after tearing his bicep in the club's second trial game. This will mark the 18th time in 18 seasons that Foran has had surgery. Foran was set to play a utility role for the Titans in 2025. But the veteran will have to wait till halfway through the season to get another chance to join his teammates in what could be his final year in the NRL. While Foran will be missing, he was impressed with his teammates during the second trial win as the Titans look to improve on rollercoaster 2024 season. "The way they connected out there, they've been doing it all pre-season and they're just excitement machines," he said. "You could just see with their style of footy they were able to play off the cuff and they just allowed their natural ability of skill and speed to take over at times which was super impressive. They're going to play an instrumental role in the outcome of our season and they're all up for it."
