NRL fines Storm, Warriors, and Sea Eagles for contract violations
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The NRL has issued fines to the Melbourne Storm, New Zealand Warriors, and Manly Sea Eagles for player contract breaches. Each club received a $30,000 fine for allowing players to train despite unapproved contracts. The punishments relate to incidents dating back to 2024, including a fine against St George Illawarra Dragons for a similar issue. The fines will impact the clubs' training wage allowances. Clubs have expressed surprise at the timing and nature of the sanctions and are seeking to improve processes related to contract approvals.
- •Melbourne Storm fined for a contract extension of Tui Kamikamica.
- •New Zealand Warriors penalized for unregistered player agreements.
- •Manly Sea Eagles cited for contract breaches during past player negotiations.
- •Fines impact clubs' training wage allowances for upcoming seasons.
- •Sanctions date back to incidents from 2024, raising concerns about administrative processes.
- 10:48 PMZero Tackle NRL — Three NRL clubs handed punishments for player contract breaches
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