Kate McClymont is a Senior Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.
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 police and NRL administrators.
Emails and text messages between a high-profile entrepreneur, the former Parramatta Eels NRL club CEO and a well-known player agent have allegedly revealed how the trio planned to pay footballer Anthony Watmough an extra $75,000 per year in circumvention of the salary cap.
It didn't bode well for the press conference of colourful gambling figure Eddie Hayson when his PR agent Max Markson pointed out that the venue - the Intercontinental's Premier's Room – was once the office of Premier Robert Askin.
Anomalies in bank and betting accounts of a network of people connected to controversial punter and former brothel owner Eddie Hayson sparked a police strike force into allegations of match fixing in the NRL.
The fallout from allegations surrounding controversial gambler Eddie Hayson continues to send shockwaves through the NRL after another contact, Roosters recruitment manager Peter O'Sullivan, was stood down.
The ongoing stoush between the Parramatta Eels and the NRL is set to continue after the leagues club board voted on Friday to appeal the points loss and fine imposed for salary cap rorting.
It was the white shoes adorned with little devils horns that initially caught the punter's attention at the Gosford races on Anzac Day.Â
The NSW Organised Crime Squad has confirmed investigations are underway into allegations of match-fixing within the NRL.
The NSW Organised Crime Squad are investigating two NRL matches after claims of match-fixing emerged on Thursday morning.
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They are known as "the money men" and they are rugby league's dirty secret.
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