Newcastle Knights Statement: Russell Packer Has Contract Terminated

The following is an official press release from the Newcastle Knights: The Newcastle Knights met with Russell Packer on Sunday, the first opportunity since his custodial sentence was issued last Monday. In accordance with Club Policy, Packer has been formally advised his employment has been terminated, effective immediately. “There was never any doubt we would…

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NRL Integrity Unit Investing Reni Maitua, Russell Packer And Richie Fa’aoso

The NRL Integrity Unit has announced that it is investigating three separate incidents involving NRL players at three separate clubs. The Canterbury Bulldogs Reni Maitua, Newcastle Knights Russell Packer and Manly Sea Eagles Richie Fa’aoso have been involved in three separate, non related incidents over the last few days. Maitua has taken to Twitter to…

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