Greg Bird issued infringement, fined over Byron Bay antics
Greg Bird has been issued an infringement notice and $550 fine over his drunken antics at his infamous weekend at Byron Bay.
Adrian Proszenko is Chief Rugby League Reporter.
Greg Bird has been issued an infringement notice and $550 fine over his drunken antics at his infamous weekend at Byron Bay.
Incoming Parramatta CEO Bernie Gurr has described the club's 70th season in the top flight as a "new era" and vowed to reunify the Eels to ensure they reached their full potential.
Former Canterbury mentor Warren Ryan says the club has put "unnecessary pressure" on Des Hasler, but believes the two-time premiership-winning coach is capable of making the changes required to transform the Bulldogs back into genuine title contenders next year.
Canterbury CEO Raelene Castle concedes the club is unlikely to achieve its stated goal of winning two premierships by 2019, but remains adamant Des Hasler represents its best chance of breaking a concerning title drought.
He is yet to decide whether to pledge his allegiance to Australia or New Zealand, but Kalyn Ponga has just made an important call on his future.
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"We should not look back," Des Hasler said at Canterbury's season launch back in February, "Unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors and for the purpose of profiting by dear-bought experience."
Greg Bird has parted company with the Gold Coast after the Titans granted his request for a release from the club.
Outspoken Canterbury sponsor Gary Johnston believes it would be "insane" to sack Des Hasler, but his support is unlikely to prevent the club from parting ways with the two-time premiership-winning coach by the end of the week.
Andrew Fifita has revealed he has been scouring options in rival codes over fears the NRL could rip up his playing contract at any moment.
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