LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a dramatic twist reminiscent of a grand final showdown, news has surfaced about a fiery clash between Rugby League masterminds Ricky Stuart and Des Hasler following the Canberra Raiders' nail-biting golden point victory.
Reports suggest that the two coaching titans engaged in a verbal showdown in the tunnel post-match, with Stuart allegedly delivering a fiery "f*** you" to Hasler.
The showdown unfolded after Hasler, in true coach fashion, let loose on referee Kasey Badger and pointed fingers at her for his team's narrow 21-20 loss.
According to seasoned journalist Phil Rothfield, Hasler, fueled by frustration, sought out Stuart to discuss his gripes about the officiating before facing the press.
"Bulldog Richie's got the story on the Telegraph website, about 20 minutes after the game after Des had done his press conference and blown up about what we've just spent five minutes talking about, he went to the Canberra Raiders dressing room and he wanted to see Ricky before Ricky went to his press conference," Rothfield revealed on Fox League's NRL 360.
The confrontation between these two Rugby League legends, akin to a clash of the titans on the field, reportedly lasted for a tense minute as emotions ran high in the tunnel.
The clash between Stuart and Hasler added an extra layer of drama to an already intense NRL thriller, leaving fans and pundits alike buzzing with excitement.