The NRL has backed the decision of Ashley Klein to send Kalyn Ponga off in Origin I, confirming the referee had the right to make the final call even though Bunker official Chris Butler had access to ...

The NRL has backed State of Origin referee Ashley Klein, saying his decision to send off Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga was ...

Leading Maroons stars were dismayed by Ponga’s dismissal, with former Queensland forward Corey Parker calling for Klein to be dumped following NSW’s drama-charged 22-20 win in Origin I on Wednesday ...

Origin referee Ashley Klein has been urged to put the whistle away and let the Maroons and Blues battle it out in old school ...

The NRL have claimed the opening game of the 2026 State of Origin series will be refereed the same as the regular season. That shouldn't come as a surprise to fans, but that's certainly the reaction ...

There have been calls for Ashley Klein to never referee a State of Origin match again after his controversial overrule in the ...

Ashley Klein has been appointed as the NRL’s grand final referee as head office heeded Penrith coach Ivan Cleary’s call and overlooked Chris Butler for officiating duties. Klein will take charge of ...

The NRL have confirmed Ashley Klein will referee his 21st State of Origin match next Wednesday night. Klein, who has been rated at the top of the NRL officiating panel for many years, will take charge ...

The Tigers claimed a 22-20 victory, their third of the season, to move up to second on the ladder and give fans hope of a first finals berth since 2011. It was one of the games of the season, but ...

The 2025 NRL season has seen parties from every area of the league be scrutinised; however, it hasn't been the players or the coaches who have copped the most criticism, it's the referees. It has now ...

The NRL says an unusual referee call, which allowed the Parramatta Eels to attempt a penalty goal after scoring in golden-point, was the correct decision.

Maroons fullback Kalyn Ponga has been charged with a Grade 2 Shoulder Charge after being sent off in the State of Origin ...