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BBC News
04-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Warrington sign Manly prop Sipley for 2026
Warrington Wolves have signed prop forward Toafofoa Sipley from NRL side Manly Warringah Sea Eagles on a two-year deal starting in 30-year-old has made 95 appearances in the NRL and spent most of his career with joins Tevita Pangai Jr in joining the Wire forward pack for 2026, with the Tonga international signing from Catalans on a one-year deal for next season."I'm really excited and honoured for the opportunity to represent Warrington in Super League next season," he said., external"It's a club with a rich history and I feel I can add plenty of value and experience to the pack."To be working with Sam Burgess is a huge draw. He's someone I've always respected and I'm looking forward to learning from him."Sipley, who began his career with the New Zealand Warriors, has made 12 Manly appearances this season."We're excited to welcome Toff to the club from next season," added Wolves head coach Burgess."His size, physicality and character will be a big asset for us and he can have a big impact at Warrington."
ABC News
30-07-2025
- ABC News
Man fined over Instagram death threat to Newcastle NRL player James Schiller
A Hunter Valley man has been convicted and fined in a New South Wales court after pleading guilty to sending an NRL player a death threat on social media. Joseph Baldwin, 20, was arrested and charged in June after screenshots of graphic messages he sent to Newcastle Knights winger James Schiller on Instagram were circulated online. Schiller, 24, received the messages on social media after a game against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles on June 5 at Hunter Stadium. The messages included, "Count your days … I will end your f***ing life". Baldwin was arrested a week later and charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend. In Belmont local court on Wednesday, Baldwin pleaded guilty to the charge. In sentencing, Magistrate Stephen Barlow expressed his shock at the graphic nature of the messages, which included a "direct threat to end his [Schiller's] life". "More than harsh, they're actually quite threatening," he said. "The victim was concerned for his own safety, and the safety of his family. Baldwin's lawyer Robert Williams asked the court to consider not recording a conviction, to allow him to "continue his life with an unblemished record". But Magistrate Barlow recorded a conviction over the charges, and fined Baldwin $750. Prior to sentencing, Mr Williams asked the magistrate to allow his client to be excused from entering the courthouse, arguing there was "intimidating media" outside. However, Mr Williams later agreed Baldwin would need to approach and enter the court to deal with the matter in person. Magistrate Barlow said the charges against Baldwin included a "concerning death threat" made to Mr Schiller "on the basis that he hasn't played well enough in a rugby league game". The court heard Baldwin was extremely remorseful and apologetic over the messages. "He will never send a message like this again," Mr Williams said. The defence lawyer also told the court Baldwin wanted to write Schiller a "very sincere letter of apology", if that would be welcomed by the victim. Two character references were handed up to the court, which Magistrate Barlow said detailed Baldwin as a "reliable and level-headed young man". The magistrate accepted he was young and immature, but said athletes in the public eye should be able to feel safe at work and in the community. "Just because he is someone who is a public figure, doesn't mean he should have to have a more resilient personality than anyone [else] in the community," Magistrate Barlow said.
