- A rugby league coach is under investigation following an alleged assault
- The alleged incident is understood to have taken place in Las Vegas on Sunday
The NRL are reportedly investigating an alleged assault between a New Zealand Warriors coach and a reporter that reportedly took place in the press box of the Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.
The Warriors got their 2025 NRL season off to a poor start on Sunday in Las Vegas after they were beaten 30-8 by the Canberra Raiders.
But according to The Daily Telegraph that a British journalist has claimed to be ‘grabbed by the throat’ and verbally abused by Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar.
The outlet reports that the alleged incident took place as the Warriors staff walked through the press box towards the changing rooms at half-time.
The reporter requested not to be identified following the alleged incident but is understood to work for The Guardian and it is understood that a witness has given their backing to the story.
The NRL is also reportedly reviewing CCTV of the alleged incident.
New Zealand Warriors coach Richard Agar is being investigated by the NRL over an alleged assault in Las Vegas
The alleged incident is said to have taken place during the New Zealand Warriors defeat by the Canberra Raiders
Journalist Phil Rothfield stated that that alleged incident may relate to a previous disagreement between the pair back in 2022 over a report that the journalist wrote about Agar during his time with Leeds in the Super League.
Agar, 53, who also hails from the UK, has been working as an assistant under Andrew Webster since 2023 having left his role with Leeds the year prior.
Club CEO Cameron George is understood to be aware of the alleged incident.
‘I’ll speak to Richard and I’ll speak to the NRL to find out exactly what happened and we’ll take it from there,’ George told News Corp.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the Warriors for comment.
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