Warriors chief executive Cameron George says the club is aware of an alleged incident involving assistant coach Richard Agar and a British journalist during the side’s defeat to Canberra in Las Vegas.
According to nine.com.au, Agar is accused of grabbing the journalist by the throat and verbally abusing him inthe press box at Allegiant Stadium, where the Warriors slumped to a heavy season-opening defeat.
The journalist, who George named as John Davidson of the Guardian, alleges he was also verbally abused by the coach.
The NRL has confirmed it is aware of the allegations and will launch an investigation while seeking CCTV footage of the incident.
Agar has worked as an assistant for the Warriors since 2023, following a long playing and coaching career in his native England.
Reports suggest the tension may stem from a 2022 article in which the journalist criticised Agar, stating he should have been sacked as coach of Leeds in the Super League.
George issued a statement this morning confirming he’d talked to the NRL Integrity Unit.
“Post game I was made aware of an alleged incident at halftime involving assistant coach Richard Agar and an English journalist John Davidson from The Guardian,” said George.
“This morning I had the opportunity to speak with the NRL Integrity Unit. They are working through their process which will include us.
“I hope their process will be efficient and prompt so we can provide clarity on the matter.”
The alleged altercation provided a sour end to what was otherwise a successful opening to the NRL season in Las Vegas - if not on the field for the Warriors.
