'Difficult period': Top NRL ref confirms he had gambling problem (opens original article in a new tab)

NRL referee Ashley Klein confirmed he had a gambling addiction involving horses and greyhounds, which he stated did not affect his work as a rugby league referee. The NRL said it was aware of his situation since 2019 and found no rule violations.

• NRL referee Ashley Klein confirmed he had a gambling problem related to horses and greyhounds
• Klein stated his gambling did not impact his rugby league refereeing duties
• NRL said it was aware of Klein's situation since 2019 and no rule breaches were found
• NRL referees are banned from gambling on rugby league matches but allowed on other sports