12 Players Charged Over Wild Brawl After Fiji vs Samoa Match – WATCH THE VIDEO

The International Rugby League Federation has handed down a heavy punishment to 12 players involved in a wild brawl that erupted after the full-time siren between Fiji and Samoa last November. The incident, which spilled into the sidelines, marred Samoa’s victory at the Pacific Games nine’s tournament in the Solomon Islands.

The judiciary has imposed a total ban of 32 games on players from both nations, with Eseroma Lewer receiving the heaviest suspension of six games. Other players, including Tupea Elia Matau, Oho Sooialo, Aminio Siga, and Ropate Tobe, were also handed lengthy bans ranging from four to five games.

Meanwhile, in the NRL, South Sydney Rabbitohs’ young gun Leon Te Hau collapsed during a training session, causing a scare within the club. The 20-year-old fullback was rushed to the hospital and remains under observation as he undergoes testing. Despite the setback, the club is optimistic about Te Hau’s recovery.

In other news, the Penrith Panthers have secured promising prop Luron Patea on a long-term deal as they plan for life after James Fisher-Harris. The Panthers continue to focus on developing young talent, with Patea being upgraded to the club’s top-30 list this year.

At the Wests Tigers, interim CEO Shane Richardson’s future is under discussion as the club deliberates on a long-term deal. Richardson is keen to stay in his current role despite interest from South Sydney, where he shares a close relationship with co-owner Russell Crowe.

Overall, the rugby league landscape is filled with drama and excitement as teams prepare for upcoming matches and players navigate contract negotiations and potential career moves. Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses.