The Latest Breaking News from Ashley Klein

'Let the refs have total control': Gallen's plea to NRL

The overreach of the bunker has left rugby league great Paul Gallen wondering if robots and AI might one day replace NRL referees.

AAP · Sep 22

Axed ref Klein set for bunker role after Warriors error

Axed from on-field duties, experienced referee Ashley Klein is set to be the man in the bunker for the preliminary final between the Dolphins and Roosters.

AAP · Sep 22

Klein faces axe as NRL admit crucial refereeing error

The NRL has admitted the Warriors should have had the chance to level the scores at 12-12 late in the dying stages of their semi-final loss to Newcastle.

AAP · Sep 21

Storm use shattering injury as motivation for Knights

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy said his players drew motivation from a season-ending injury to winger Xavier Coates, to down Newcastle.

AAP · Jun 5

RL:'No apology': NRL backs referee Klein's send-off call

The NRL has supported Ashley Klein's controversial and game-changing decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the Origin whistleblower got the call right.

AAP · May 28

'No apology': NRL backs referee Klein's send-off call

The NRL has supported Ashley Klein's controversial and game-changing decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the Origin whistleblower got the call right.

AAP · May 28

Pretty heartbreaking: Ponga's pain at Maroons' collapse

Kalyn Ponga has avoided a ban for the send off that shaped State of Origin I, but the Queensland fullback says he feels responsible for the Maroons' loss.

AAP · May 27

James Tedesco’s thrilling last-minute try delivers another monument to State of Origin

An epic first game was won by the veteran Blues fullback but the contest was turned by Kalyn Ponga’s sending off with his team 20-6 up

The Guardian - AU · May 27

RL:Ponga, Maroons pay ultimate price for knockout blow

Kalyn Ponga's shoulder charge on Tolu Koula has ultimately cost Queensland the State of Origin series opener after the Maroons fullback was sent off.

AAP · May 27

'Guessing game': Blues' mystery over Origin refereeing

NSW forward Cameron Murray says players are in the dark as to how Wednesday night's State of Origin series opener will be refereed.

AAP · May 23