- NRL has been investigating the incident since the first game of the season
- Images of CCTV were reviewed and the parties involved investigated
The Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar received a fine of $ 10,000 and suspended by three games after an altercation with a journalist during the first game of the NRL season in Las Vegas.
The incident took place in part time at the Allegiant Stadium during the defeat of the Warriors against Canberra.
The NRL discovered that Agar had presented the game in description after accusations arose that he caught the reporter of Guardian John Davidson for the throat.
According to the reports, the confrontation occurred when Agar left the box of the coaches towards the elevators that lead to the changing rooms, five floors below.
According to the reports, he grab Davidson verbally before grabbing and pushing him.
Although the incident developed just around the corner of the stadium's security, another individual witnessed it.
The incident was allegedly caused by the comments made by the journalist when Agar was coach of Leeds Rhinos
The altercation occurred in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the warriors faced the Raiders of Canberra
An NRL integrity unit researcher conducted extensive interviews, including the discussions with agar and other parts involved, and reviewed the CCTV images.
The findings were presented to the executive president of NRL, Andrew Abdo, who issued a non -compliance warning on Monday.
Aguar must also undertake education and mandatory training.
“The suspension prohibits the agar from performing any task as an assistant coach of the warriors in the days that the matches are scheduled,” the NRL said in a statement.
“Agar is prohibited from traveling to any out of the way out of the Warriors during the suspension period.”
Agar now has five business days to formally respond to the non -compliance warning.
The Warriors CEO, Cameron George, publicly supported the agar after the incident, saying that there was more context behind the altercation.
'Richard and I have had a broad discussion about the alleged incident. He has given him his version, '' said George. “I certainly believe and trust the Richard version.”
The Warriors coach, Andrew Webster, in the photo with a New Zealand supporter, said the investigation had not been a distraction for his side
The same agar has remained cautious in public statements, saying that there are 'two sides for each story' and indicating that 'he will speak when he is allowed to speak'.
The sources within the warriors suggest that the conflict between Agar and Davidson goes back several years.
According to the reports, it began in 2022 after Davidson published a critical article of Agar's performance as Rhinos de Leeds coach, suggesting that he should be fired.
Agar, 53, joined the Warriors training team as assistant to Chief coach Andrew Webster in 2023.
The Warriors chief coach Andrew Webster, insisted that the investigation had not distracted the team in the accumulation of his recent match against Manly.
Webster described Agar as a highly respected figure inside the Rugby League and affirmed his full support to the assistant coach.
“Richard is so respected in the game, one of the best game assistants in the game,” said Webster.
'He is a great defender for me. If someone knows him, he has an incredible character.