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Sea Eagle Fainu's NRL career in jeopardy

Manase Fainu's NRL career is in disarray after being found guilty of a stabbing in 2019.

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Hasler sees NSW premier's view on stadiums

Manly coach Des Hasler concedes he can understand why the upgrade of suburban grounds such as Brookvale Oval are not a priority for the NSW government.

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Time to move on from jersey saga: Hasler

Des Hasler insists Manly have turned their eye to a crucial assault on the NRL finals after putting the dramas of the rainbow jersey behind them.

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Keegan Hirst reverses rugby league retirement amid 'thinly-veiled homophobia' in sport

Keegan Hirst, the first British rugby league star to come out as gay, will come out of retirement after Manly Sea Eagles players boycotted their match last week in protest at a shirt promoting LGBTQ+ equality

Daily Mirror

Jersey controversy won't cost Hasler: Penn

Manly chairman Scott Penn is adamant Des Hasler's job as coach is not under threat, backing him to save the Sea Eagles' season after the pride jersey crisis.

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Des Hasler calls for 'sympathy' as Manly prepare to welcome back seven boycotters

One of the most tumultuous weeks in Manly's history is over, but how will the club welcome back the seven players who opted to sit out rather than wear the club's Pride jersey?

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The furore over the Manly Pride jersey has caused confusion, but respect for all is key to moving forward

Poor communication led to the furore over the Manly Pride jersey, but the individuals speaking out on the issue since have shown respect and leadership, writes Tracey Holmes.

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Gay rugby league star slams "homophobia hiding behind religion" amid pride shirt boycott

Keegan Hirst, the first British rugby league star to come out as gay, has criticised the Manly Sea Eagles players set to sit out their match on Thursday in protest at a shirt promoting LGBTQ+ equality

Daily Mirror

Fans praise gay TikTok star for ‘brilliant’ takedown of rugby players who refuse to wear gay pride jerseys

Scott O’Halloran called out seven players from the Manly Sea Eagles for ‘homophobia’

The Independent UK

Seven Australian Rugby League stars boycott fixture as they refuse to wear pride kit

The Manly Sea Eagles' preparation for their NRL game with the Sydney Roosters on Thursday has been thrown into chaos after the club unveiled their new inclusive jersey

Irish Mirror

Manly Sea Eagles players plan boycott over pride jersey

An Australian rugby league coach has apologised after a pride jersey released by his club as part of an inclusivity initiative caused a boycott from several players.

Evening Standard

Pride jerseys spark player boycott at Australian rugby league club

The team are set to become the first in the NRL to wear a rainbow jersey

The Independent UK

The Loop: Ground crews threaten to strike, COVID hospitalisations on the rise, Manly Sea Eagles coach's pride jersey apology

Keep across today's key headlines (minus the hassle) with a quick glance at The Loop.

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Manly pride jersey saga has NRL walking a fine line to prove it really 'is for everyone'

Manly coach Des Hasler's quote that "the NRL is for everyone" should be true, but this week proves the road to reaching that mark is more complicated than we might like, writes Nick Campton.

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The Independent UK

Rugby league players refuse to play NRL game in pride jersey

Seven Manly Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a National Rugby League match in Australia because they’re unwilling to wear an inclusion jersey

The Guardian - AU

NRL’s pride jersey debacle is compounded by sport’s power imbalance

The Manly situation raises questions about how diversity and inclusion can be fairly applied when some stakeholders hold more sway than others

Daily Mirror

Seven Manly stars 'withdraw' from NRL fixture as they refuse to wear pride kit

The Manly Sea Eagles' preparation for their NRL game with the Sydney Roosters on Thursday has been thrown into chaos after the club unveiled their new inclusive jersey

AAP

Hasler pumps brakes on Turbo NRL return

Manly coach Des Hasler says there's no timeline on Tom Trbojevic's return from a shoulder injury, despite reports his NRL season might not be over.

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Josh Schuster could be the player to turn Manly's season around

With Tom Trbojevic out for the year and Manly sitting outside the top eight, the Sea Eagles need a hero. They might have one in Josh Schuster.

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Munster injury not a distraction for Manly

Manly coach Des Hasler says the Sea Eagles won't spend the lead-up to their match with Melbourne speculating about Cameron Munster's fitness.

ABC News

How interim Wests Tigers coach Brett Kimmorley plans to bring fun back to footy for battling joint venture

Interim coach Brett Kimmorley wants to be a breath of fresh air at the Tigers as he looks to turn around the side's dismal start to 2022.

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Harper bouncing again after Talakai horror

Manly centre Morgan Harper has detailed how he has regained his confidence after being dropped in the early part of the NRL season.

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Jake Trbojevic takes Origin axing on chin

Manly coach Des Hasler says lock Jake Trbojevic copped his NSW State of Origin axing on the chin, while admitting his own surprise over the Blues' decision.

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Manly cop NRL fine for Hasler's ref spray

Manly coach Des Hasler has been hit with a breach notice from the NRL after he questioned the integrity of referee Ben Cummins.

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Hasler says he didn't cross line on refs

Des Hasler has insisted he did not cross a line when it comes to criticism of referees after the loss to Parramatta, as the NRL weigh up whether to fine Manly.

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