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Sam Burgess fined by NRL for multiple breaches of code of conduct

Sam Burgess and the South Sydney Rabbitohs have been fined a total of $50,000 for breaches of the NRL’s code of conduct.
Sam Burgess and the South Sydney Rabbitohs have been fined a total of $50,000 for breaches of the NRL’s code of conduct. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Former NRL player Sam Burgess has been hit with a $30,000 fine after a lengthy investigation conducted by the league found he had breached multiple rules during his time as a South Sydney player and official.

Burgess, who retired at the end of 2019 due to a chronic shoulder problem but continued his involvement with the Rabbitohs in a coaching capacity, also received a suspension from any official club duty for 12 weeks.

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