{"id":813814,"date":"2026-07-21T06:36:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/813814\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T06:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:36:11","slug":"nrl-2026-daily-news-and-updates-josiah-karapani-faces-court-for-drink-driving-offence-broncos-statement-anthony-seibold-lands-job-at-png-chiefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/813814\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL 2026: Daily, news and updates, Josiah Karapani faces court for drink-driving offence, Broncos statement, Anthony Seibold lands job at PNG chiefs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Broncos winger Josiah Karapani has avoided a conviction for a drink-driving offence after facing court on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Watch every game of every round of the Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kayosports.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Karapani was stood down by the Broncos for one game for the incident, which occurred late last month.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"i-amphtml-fill-content i-amphtml-replaced-content\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/poster-fallback.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the second time this season he has had a run in with police. Back in March, Karapani was hit with a fine and a month-long ban from a precinct in Fortitude Valley for being a \u2018Public Nuisance\u2019. <\/p>\n<p>The Broncos released a statement on Tuesday, which revealed Karapani received a three-month licence disqualification and a fine for the drink-driving incident. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cBrisbane Broncos player Josiah Karapani appeared in Holland Park Magistrates Court today in relation to a charge of \u2018Provisional licence holder driving over the zero limit but not over general limit (0.05)\u2019,\u201d the club-issued statement read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis charge resulted from a roadside vehicle stop on Sunday 28 June where Karapani subsequently returned a breath analysis reading of 0.037.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a provisional licence holder (P Plater), he is subject to a zero-blood alcohol concentration.<\/p>\n<p>Karapani pleaded guilty and received the minimum three-month licence disqualification and a $350 fine. No conviction was recorded.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Brisbane Broncos will continue to work closely with the NRL Integrity Unit before determining what additional Club-imposed sanctions might be imposed.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA \u2013 NewsWire Photos JULY 21, 2026: Brisbane Broncos winger Josiah Karapani at the Holland Park Magistrates Court where he pleaded guilty to charges of drink driving. Picture: Newswire\/ Tertius PickardSource: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n<p>AXED MANLY COACH FINDS NEW GIG<\/p>\n<p>The PNG Chiefs recruitment raid isn\u2019t limited to just star players.<\/p>\n<p>The new franchise, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.codesports.com.au\/nrl\/former-sea-eagles-broncos-rabbitohs-coach-anthony-seibold-poised-to-join-png-chiefs-as-assistant\/news-story\/68d76974050311d16a174e2f4e65c3db\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Code Sports<\/a>, are reportedly set to sign Anthony Seibold to become a senior assistant to head coach Willie Peters.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion club will reportedly welcome Seibold and his wife Hollie to their Port Moresby base for a tour in the coming days, hopeful of securing his services.<\/p>\n<p>While Seibold will then have to make a decision regarding his future, the former Sea Eagles boss is reportedly likely to sign on.<\/p>\n<p>The former Broncos head coach was sacked by Manly after dismal start to their 2026 campaign, with Kieran Foran being hired as an interim and then full-time head coach after a positive run.<\/p>\n<p>SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA &#8211; AUGUST 30: Anthony Seibold will reportedly link up with the Chiefs.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs have already made headlines this week after Joey Manu was spotted touring their facilities, with the PNG club hopeful of adding the former Rooster to their ranks.<\/p>\n<p>Zac Lomax has also been linked with the Chiefs, while Jarome Luai, Connor Watson, Alex Johnston and Matty Lees have already signed on.<\/p>\n<p>Seibold already has a relationship with Peters, with the pair working together at the Rabbitohs in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Since his departure from the Sea Eagles, Seibold has spent time at a consultant to AFL club Collingwood\u2019s coaching staff.<\/p>\n<p>BULLDOGS VETERAN\u2019S CAREER CALL<\/p>\n<p>Bulldogs outside back Marcelo Montoya has made the decision to retire from the sport effective immediately. <\/p>\n<p>Montoya had planned to retire at season\u2019s end, but as he said via a club-issued statement, the 30-year-old\u2019s body isn\u2019t able to \u201ckeep up with the rigours of first grade footy anymore\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to thank the Bulldogs for giving me my NRL debut back in 2017 and for bringing me back home to allow me to finish my career where it started,\u201d Montoya said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited to begin my next chapter &#8211; and will be cheering the boys on as they prepare for a big back end of the season.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Montoya will remain at the club in a player wellbeing role.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019ll also assist the club\u2019s pathways coaches.<\/p>\n<p>Montoya played in 162 NRL games, 80 for the Bulldogs and 82 for the Warriors, scoring a total of 58 tries.<\/p>\n<p>Marcelo Montoya has called time on his NRL career.Source: Supplied<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Broncos winger Josiah Karapani has avoided a conviction for a drink-driving offence after facing court on Tuesday. 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