RFL launch probe into reported fight at England rugby league team hotel

By John Yates
Published 15th Nov 2022, 11:18 BST
Herbie Farnworth of England celebrates with teammate Victor Radley after scoring their team's third try during the Rugby League World Cup Semi-Final match between England and Samoa at Emirates Stadium. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)Herbie Farnworth of England celebrates with teammate Victor Radley after scoring their team's third try during the Rugby League World Cup Semi-Final match between England and Samoa at Emirates Stadium. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Herbie Farnworth of England celebrates with teammate Victor Radley after scoring their team's third try during the Rugby League World Cup Semi-Final match between England and Samoa at Emirates Stadium. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Rugby League World Cup organisers are investigating an alleged incident involving England star Victor Radley and former St Helens forward James Bentley in Manchester on Sunday night.

According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, Radley, who plays for Sydney Roosters, was involved in an altercation with Leeds Rhinos player Bentley at the hotel where England were staying after their shock exit to Samoa the previous day.

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The report further alleged that Samoa’s players, who were staying at the same venue, were woken up by people knocking on their hotel room doors, with unnamed England players apparently the culprits.

A spokesman for the Rugby Football League confirmed: “The RFL have been made aware of allegations and are currently investigating the matter.”

Related topics:EnglandJames BentleyRFLSt HelensManchester

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