{"id":524922,"date":"2026-03-07T15:45:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T15:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/524922\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T15:45:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T15:45:08","slug":"roosters-condemn-death-threats-against-players-after-loss-nrl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/524922\/","title":{"rendered":"Roosters condemn “death threats” against players after loss – NRL News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following their Round One defeat, several Sydney Roosters<\/a> players have reportedly received death threats online, sparking concern across the rugby league community.<\/p>\n

The club addressed the situation directly on their official Instagram account, commenting on their post about the final score.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we appreciate the love and the passion that comes with sport, we will not tolerate death threats towards our players. Rugby League<\/a> is a game that we all love, and at the end of the day, don’t let it ruin your day. Peace and Love.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the post-match press conference, coach Trent Robinson<\/a> sought to reassure fans about the Round One result.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, that’s footy. That’s Round One,” he responded when asked if he was shell-shocked by the loss.<\/p>\n

Robinson also addressed criticism surrounding the halves pairing of Daly Cherry-Evans<\/a> and Sam Walker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn’t see the combination as the issue,” he said. “It will improve, that’s for sure, but we are looking in the wrong spot.”<\/p>\n

The Roosters’ statement and Robinson’s post-match comments emphasised that while fan engagement is a key part of the sport, threats or abusive behaviour towards players are unacceptable.<\/p>\n

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