The NRL has banned a Penrith Panthers trainer and fined the club $50,000 after a controversial incident during a recent match.
Trainer Corey Bocking entered the field and interfered with a Gold Coast Titans player during a conversion attempt. The obstruction may have affected the outcome of the game.
As a result:
Corey Bocking has been banned for five matches.
The Panthers have been fined $50,000 for breaching NRL rules.
The NRL called it a serious violation and is considering stricter rules to prevent similar incidents in the future.
