LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Former NRL players Siosiua Taukeiaho and Jayden Nikorima have been given the boot by their Super League club Catalans Dragons over a "highly unacceptable" incident.
The news, as reported by news.com.au, shocked fans and critics alike.
The pair, along with teammate Damel Diakhate, had their contracts ripped up faster than a player breaking through the defensive line on a charging run.
The decision came after a disciplinary process that left the players sidelined and out of the game.
The Dragons, known for their fierce competitiveness and strong team values, did not go into detail about the incident that led to the players' dismissal.
However, they made it clear that it was a serious breach of the club's standards.
In a statement released under the bright lights of Friday night AEST, the Catalans Dragons made it known that they had made the tough call to let go of Taukeiaho, Nikorima, and Diakhate.
It was a move that sent shockwaves through the Rugby League community, much like a hard-hitting tackle on the field.
Fans and analysts will be keeping a close eye on how the Dragons recover from this setback, hoping the team can regroup and come back stronger, much like a player bouncing back from a rough game.
But for now, the focus remains on the fallout from this unexpected turn of events.