Home / Sport / LeagueSamuel SherryJournalist·NZ Herald·9 Jul, 2026 02:54 AM2 mins to read‌Sport Headlines | Blues claim dominant Origin decider win and Arthur Fery's Wimbledon dream run continues | Thursday, July 9, 2026AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A rugby league player has had his 20-year ban overturned after nearly a decade out of the sport.In 2016, Australian Matt Nean was sent off for making contact with a referee while playing for his club, the West Tamworth Lions.

Footage of the incident during the 2016 Group 4

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