Warriors and petty feuds threaten NRL expansion plans

Warriors and petty feuds threaten NRL expansion plans
Young Warriors playmaker Reece Walsh is caught in a club feud. (Image Getty)
Trevor McKewen
The New Zealand Warriors are being accused of “dirty dealing” over the Reece Walsh transfer affair – but it is the National Rugby League’s expansion plans that are now under threat if it continues to turn a blind eye to petty bickering between its clubs.A growing list of prominent Australian league commentators are calling for the NRL to immediately implement measures to support future expansion clubs as the Brisbane-based Dolphins prepare to become the competition’s 15th franchise next season.The showdown is relev...

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