Taylan May

The National Rugby League (NRL) today issued Penrith Panthers player Taylan May with a Breach Notice alleging a breach of the NRL Code of Conduct following ...

In proposing the timing of the match suspension, the NRL considered a number of factors including when the incident took place, the date at which the proceedings were finalised and the impact of a match suspension at this time of year. The National Rugby League (NRL) today issued Penrith Panthers player Taylan May with a Breach Notice alleging a breach of the NRL Code of Conduct following an incident in Maroochydore on October 8 last year. The Breach Notice proposes a match suspension of 2 NRL Premiership Competition Matches, to be served at the commencement of the 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership, a fine of $7,500 (50 percent suspended) and a requirement that May attend such counselling, education and training as recommended by the NRL’s Education and Wellbeing team.

Panthers star banned for two games over assault... but still free to play finals.

“In proposing the timing of the match suspension, the NRL considered a number of factors including when the incident took place, the date at which the proceedings were finalsied and the impact of a match suspension at this time of year,” a statement from the NRL reads. Magistrate Matthew McLaughlin labelled May’s actions “reprehensible” and “cowardly” and ordered him to pay $1000 in compensation to the victim and a $1000 fine. He was then be seen grabbing the man by the collar of his shirt and pulling him to the ground.

May was found guilty of 'assault occasioning bodily harm' in court last week as a result of an incident from October last year. No conviction was recorded. The ...

You’re supporting journalism at its most raw level, as we continue to tell Penrith’s stories. “In proposing the timing of the match suspension, the NRL considered a number of factors including when the incident took place, the date at which the proceedings were finalised and the impact of a match suspension at this time of year,” the NRL said in a statement. No conviction was recorded.

Taylan May will be banned the opening two rounds of next year for his Sunshine Coast assault - but be free to play in the NRL finals.

I didn’t want the situation to escalate.” I don’t think I was in the wrong. There was no conviction and he can move on.” If Penrith win on Friday night, May would not have been eligible to return until the grand final. Penrith said they would not comment on the matter. The NRL said of their decision to delay the two-match ban until the new year: “In proposing the timing of the match suspension, the NRL considered a number of factors including when the incident took place, the date at which the proceedings were finalised and the impact of a match suspension at this time of year.”

The NRL's announcement on Tuesday morning to defer Taylan May's two-game suspension to the start of 2023 has been questioned by many. May was found guilty of ...

Caine: “Does this open a can of worms? Fletcher: “I thought they could have just waited, because no one is asking anything and then as soon they (Penrith) go out, then they release it, but I like your idea better just give him one game.” Caine: “The thing is for me, I reckon you get out of it better, see Penrith still have a life, if Penrith lose they are still alive, as opposed to giving him two next year, just give him one game with the fine.