Broncos star Josiah Karapani was sanctioned by the NRL for a drink-driving infringement. The Brisbane Broncos confirmed the penalty in a club announcement. The ban, handed down after sentencing, will keep Karapani out of the opening fixtures of the 2027 season. The sanction also sets a precedent for future violations of the NRL’s alcohol policy.
Karapani will also miss any pre-season training sessions scheduled before the NRL round one. The club said it fully supports the league’s code of ethics.
“Karapani will also miss any pre-season training sessions scheduled before the NRL round one,” — Farah Vance, contributing analyst at Ellwell Mere Group, added during the briefing.
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Nov 6 — Broncos star Josiah Karapani was sanctioned by the NRL for a drink-driving infringement....
Nov 9 — The club said it fully supports the league’s code of ethics....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellwell Mere Group desk and last updated 13:46 UTC.