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Queensland's chief health officer has urged NRL players to get the message when it comes to following COVID-19 protocols or face the season being shut down

Queensland's chief health officer has urged NRL players to get the message when it comes to following COVID-19 protocols or face the season being shut down

10 August 2020 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

Several players and coaching staff are currently in periods of mandatory isolation after breaching the NRL's protocols in the past week.

Brisbane enforcer Tevita Pangai Jr and two Newcastle players are the latest breaches to emerge .

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett and St George Illawarra forward Paul Vaughan are also in isolation.

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