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| Date | Title | Summary | Scandal Type(s) | Source | Link |
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| 13/07/2017 | Former Parramatta Eels boss Scott Seward given good behaviour bond for NRL fraud | Former Parramatta Eels boss Scott Seward has been given a two-year good behaviour bond without conviction for his role in the NRL salary cap scandal. | Salary Cap | Sydney Morning Herald | http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/parramatta-eels/former-parramatta-eels-boss-scott-seward-given-good-behaviour-bond-for-nrl-fraud-20170713-gxa9o9.html |
| 9/07/2017 | NRL betting scandal reportedly shocks police, administrators | The widespread trading of inside information to gain an advantage for those wagering on games as well as numerous players betting on their own performance, has reportedly shocked both Australian police and NRL administrators. | Fraud,Dodgy Dealings,Betting | Stuff.co.nz | https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/94536959/nrl-betting-scandal-reportedly-shocks-police-administrators |
| 9/07/2017 | Broncos hopeful Matt Lodge set to quit rugby league | BRONCOS hopeful Matt Lodge is facing bankruptcy and will quit top-level rugby league, revealing his emotional and financial struggles in his two-year battle to return to the NRL. | Drugs, Alcohol | Courier Mail | http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/broncos-hopeful-matt-lodge-set-to-quit-rugby-league/news-story/78c3345a9a826f0ae0065424dfbe6b5d |
| 9/07/2017 | SKD wants Kiwi jumper back | Shaun Kenny-Dowall is hoping his redemption story will include reclaiming his New Zealand jersey at this year's Rugby League World Cup. | Drugs | Sydney Morning Herald | http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/canterbury-bulldogs-legend-paul-dunn-considers-move-against-chairman-ray-dib-20170708-gx7a05.html |
| 7/07/2017 | NRL braces for long-haul cap scandal | The NRL is bracing for another drawn-out scandal after reports emerged of salary cap breaches, spot-fixing and money laundering across several clubs. | Salary Cap,Fraud,Dodgy Dealings,Betting | The West Australian | https://thewest.com.au/sport/rugby-league/manly-news-just-the-beginning-report-ng-s-1745232 |
| 7/07/2017 | Thursday Night Fever: A search for meaning in a TV wasteland | Soon enough we’re into NRL Tonight which is a newsy bit of kit with Matt Shirvo in a suit leading off with the NRL’s latest betting scandal. | Betting | The Roar | http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/07/thursday-night-fever-search-meaning-tv-wasteland/ |
| 6/07/2017 | Four myths about the Storm salary cap scandal | At the time of the cap scandal, Melbourne Storm were slammed from all sides. Greg Inglis, Ryan Hoffman and other players had to leave, the club was on its knees. | Salary Cap,Fraud | The Roar | http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/06/four-myths-storm-salary-cap-scandal/ |
| 5/07/2017 | Manly suspected of salary cap breaches as scandal engulfs NRL | The integrity of the NRL is under a cloud with players from several clubs being investigated for taking secret benefits or cash payments in a likely breach of salary cap rules. | Salary Cap,Fraud | Sydney Morning Herald | http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/manly-suspected-of-salary-cap-breaches-as-scandal-engulfs-nrl-20170705-gx565b.html |
| 7/05/2017 | NRL plunged into cocaine scandal during representative round | The NRL has been plunged into a cocaine scandal during its representative round, with a club chairman and three players accused of being involved. | Drugs | The Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/may/06/nrl-plunged-into-cocaine-scandal-during-representative-round |
| 7/05/2017 | Kiwis captain Jesse Bromwich, Kevin Proctor allegedly purchased cocaine after Anzac Test | The NRL has been rocked by another drug scandal this week, with allegations Kiwi test players Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Proctor were allegedly ... | Drugs | 9news.com.au | http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/05/06/13/03/nz-nrl-co-captain-kevin-proctor-allegedly-purchased-cocaine-anzac-test |
| 7/05/2017 | League: David Kidwell defends Kiwis culture after stars' alleged involvement in cocaine bust | Captain Jesse Bromwich and teammate Kevin Proctor's alleged involvement in the National Rugby League's latest drugs scandal | Drugs | New Zealand Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11851274 |
| 6/05/2017 | NRL hit by third drug bust in 48 hours | THE NRL has been rocked by another drugs scandal following allegations Kiwi Test stars Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Proctor purchased cocaine | Drugs | Courier Mail | http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/jesse-bromwich-and-kevin-proctor-caught-up-in-canberra-drug-bust/news-story/5afe89c9ea0f9f6b6bf33b1e28ced08e |
| 6/05/2017 | Cronulla Sharks chairman Damian Keogh stands down over alleged cocaine possession | The latest NRL scandal comes a day after Sydney Roosters NRL star Shaun Kenny- Dowall was charged with drug possession after he was allegedly ... | Drugs | Sydney Morning Herald | http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/cronulla-sharks/cronulla-sharks-chairman-damian-keogh-stands-down-over-alleged-cocaine-possession-20170506-gvziip.html |
| 10/04/2017 | Eels salary cap scandal: Former Parramatta chief executive Scott Seward charged with fraud | Former Parramatta Eels football manager Jason Irvine has been charged over the salary cap scandal at the NRL club. Vision courtesy Seven Network. | Salary Cap,Fraud | Sydney Morning Herald | http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/opinion/phil-rothfield/whats-the-buzz-breakthrough-for-womens-rugby-league-todd-greenberg-kieran-foran-greg-inglis/news-story/4fac1e0509b921569a55650b6cf49ff3 |
| 10/04/2017 | What's The Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh | In a major breakthrough for women's rugby league, Fox Sports will ... Cronk is he was never involved in the infamous Storm salary cap scandal. | Salary Cap,Drugs,Mismanagement | Daily Telegraph | http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/opinion/phil-rothfield/whats-the-buzz-breakthrough-for-womens-rugby-league-todd-greenberg-kieran-foran-greg-inglis/news-story/4fac1e0509b921569a55650b6cf49ff3 |
| 21/03/2017 | Gus Gould, the fixer Lou Zivanovic, and the Panthers' sex scandal | When the boss of the Penrith Panthers NRL club, Phil Gould, was asked at a hastily convened press conference... | Sex,Abortion,Dirty Money,Dodgy Dealings | WA Today | http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/gus-gould-the-fixer-lou-zivanovic-and-the-panthers-sex-scandal/news-story/8f7a064b6d6d0e2ce103c193d4d8c5e4 |
| 18/03/2017 | Woman at centre of NRL scandal Jaya Taki tells why she exposed Tim Simona | Jaya Taki, the woman at the centre of the NRL scandal involving Tim Simona, says she is still deeply traumatised by the abortion she was forced to have by the Tigers star. | Dodgy Donations, Money, Drugs, Betting, Sex, Abortion | WA Today | http://www.watoday.com.au/rugby-league/woman-at-centre-of-nrl-scandal-jaya-taki-tells-why-she-exposed-tim-simona-20170318-gv115u.html |
| 13/03/2017 | Tim Simona: Sex, drugs and my downfall | BANNED NRL star Tim Simona has finally confessed to the lot - betting on games, cocaine use, ripping off a children's charity and deceiving not only ... | Dodgy Donations, Money, Drugs, Betting | Daily Telegraph | http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/tim-simona-sex-drugs-and-my-downfall/news-story/4dbf6be5c680be6e94d4959bd24964d9 |
| 12/03/2017 | There should be no sympathy for Wests Tigers centre Tim Simona over NRL betting scandal | NRL boss Todd Greenberg called it abhorrent and said it left him 'sick in the stomach' but that is not why the centre should never be allowed back. | Dodgy Donations, Money, Drugs, Betting | Daily Telegraph | http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/tigers/there-should-be-no-sympathy-for-wests-tigers-centre-tim-simona-over-nrl-betting-scandal/news-story/583c274ae27164c7c82092069fe73c05 |
| 9/03/2017 | WATCH: More bombshell developments in Simona scandal | As if it wasn't ugly enough already, the Tim Simona scandal could be about to get even worse, with questions raised over charitable donations made by the former Wests Tigers back. | Dodgy Donations, Money, Drugs, Betting | Sporting News | http://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/watch-more-bombshell-developments-in-simona--scandal-nrl-rugby-league-wests-tigers-charityy/2urmki5q50sv1tfaz73hf8ewt |
| 9/03/2017 | NRL 2017: Super League won't take Tim Simona as ban over betting scandal looms | The Rugby football League has closed the door on any possible chance of Tim Simona salvaging his career in England. | Dodgy Donations, Money, Drugs, Betting | Fox Sports | http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/tigers/nrl-2017-super-league-wont-take-tim-simona-as-ban-over-betting-scandal-looms/news-story/adaeb89e52a25fa42b5ffe57b6d96c7a |
| 30/12/2016 | How long before first NRL scandal? | SSSSSSHHHH. Can you hear it? The tick ... tick ... tick … That constant, unmistakable sound of rugby league waiting to explode. | Salary Cap,Drugs,Bestiality | Daily Telegraph | http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-scandalfree-in-2017-for-now-how-long-will-it-last/news-story/72fc5ce88cf1838bd614c1c9f258e572 |
| 18/12/2016 | NRL has life-threatening problem with painkillers | That's the blunt message from former rugby league player Joe Williams, who says the NRL has a life-threatening issue with painkiller addiction. | Drugs | Daily Telegraph | http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/former-player-joe-williams-says-someone-will-die-unless-nrl-painkiller-problem-addressed/news-story/942c813366b679b2a084a0c8b6a0478c |
| 2/12/2016 | Summer Slog: Ben Barba open to Super League, the re-signing the Bulldogs must make | Josh Reynolds of the Bulldogs during the NRL match Josh Reynolds in action for the Bulldogs. Picture: Darren England. Source: News Corp Australia. | Super League | Fox Sports | http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/summer-slog-ben-barba-open-to-super-league-the-resigning-the-bulldogs-must-make/news-story/1c04bd09187fef617a9eb83f06c781f3 |
| 24/11/2016 | Former Australian rugby league rep Dave Taylor fined for cocaine possession | Former Australian rugby league rep Dave Taylor fined for cocaine ... a marriage breakdown and an 80 per cent hit in earnings due to the scandal. | Drugs | Stuff.co.nz | http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/86803911/former-australian-rugby-league-rep-dave-taylor-fined-for-cocaine-possession |
| 18/11/2016 | Dean Ritchie looks back on 30 years of rugby league reporting | WHAT a ride, what a privilege. | Super League,Salary Cap,Rapegate,Dategate,Drugs | Daily Telegraph | http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/dean-ritchie-looks-back-on-30-years-of-rugby-league-reporting/news-story/f515ebd2964177af4e4f8161f1014eff |
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