LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
NRL has taken action against Canberra Raiders players Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies for their involvement in a scuffle at their team hotel in Las Vegas.
The incident occurred after a technical error left one of the players without a room, leading to an altercation between the two international stars.
Despite the players fronting up to apologise after the story surfaced, the NRL has issued breach notices to Young and Smithies for bringing the game and their club into disrepute.
According to a statement from the NRL, the breach notice alleges that the players engaged in conduct that has tarnished the reputation of the game.
The NRL also noted that the players have publicly apologised and accepted responsibility for their actions.
The proposed sanction for the players will be decided once they have responded to the breach notice.
The scuffle between Young and Smithies has raised questions about the nature of the altercation and what led to the incident.
The players were involved in an altercation after one of them was left without a room at the team hotel in Las Vegas.
It is unclear what exactly transpired during the scuffle, but both players have acknowledged their involvement in the incident.
The NRL's decision to issue breach notices to Young and Smithies highlights the importance of upholding the integrity and reputation of the game.
By taking action against the players, the NRL is sending a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated.
It is now up to Young and Smithies to respond to the breach notices and accept the consequences of their actions.
The incident in Las Vegas serves as a reminder to all players about the expectations and standards that they are held to as representatives of the NRL and their respective clubs.
It remains to be seen how Young and Smithies will respond to the breach notices and what the final sanction will be for their actions.