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The National Rugby League has issued the Sydney Roosters with a breach notice following comments it believes were made by the club coach to on-ground officials during the closing stages of Friday's match against the Broncos.
Three on-ground officials submitted separate reports alleging that abusive language was directed toward a touch judge and the referee at various times late in the game.
The Breach Notice proposes a $10,000 fine against the club. The Roosters have five business days in which to lodge submissions before any confirmation of the penalty would take place.
NRL Chief Executive, Mr David Gallop, said the breach was in line with rules which prohibit any club official abusing an on-ground official during or after a match.
"Coaches, players and club officials have to respect the position of the match officials," Mr Gallop said.
"Not only is it important to the running of the NRL but it is a foundation stone of the game from junior level up.
"Everyone has a right to disagree with the decision of a referee or touch judge and there are correct channels through which to pursue such disagreements.
"There can be no excuse for club officials making inappropriate comments and abusing officials."
The NRL reminds coaches who base themselves on the sideline that they are in a more public environment than a coach's box and that they may need to adjust their behaviour accordingly.
"We would hate to see a time where a coach's language or comments led to him being asked to leave a sideline, but it is possible that it could happen," Mr Gallop said.
The National Rugby League has issued the Sydney Roosters with a breach notice following comments it believes were made by the club coach to on-ground officials during the closing stages of Friday's match against the Broncos.
Three on-ground officials submitted separate reports alleging that abusive language was directed toward a touch judge and the referee at various times late in the game.
The Breach Notice proposes a $10,000 fine against the club. The Roosters have five business days in which to lodge submissions before any confirmation of the penalty would take place.
NRL Chief Executive, Mr David Gallop, said the breach was in line with rules which prohibit any club official abusing an on-ground official during or after a match.
"Coaches, players and club officials have to respect the position of the match officials," Mr Gallop said.
"Not only is it important to the running of the NRL but it is a foundation stone of the game from junior level up.
"Everyone has a right to disagree with the decision of a referee or touch judge and there are correct channels through which to pursue such disagreements.
"There can be no excuse for club officials making inappropriate comments and abusing officials."
The NRL reminds coaches who base themselves on the sideline that they are in a more public environment than a coach's box and that they may need to adjust their behaviour accordingly.
"We would hate to see a time where a coach's language or comments led to him being asked to leave a sideline, but it is possible that it could happen," Mr Gallop said.
