'Rules have to be breached': NRL defends Aaron Booth's cannonball Joe Tapine tackle

Chris Dutton
Updated August 1 2022 - 6:09pm, first published 5:19pm
Joe Tapine starred against the Titans. Picture: Getty Images
Joe Tapine starred against the Titans. Picture: Getty Images

NRL head of football Graham Annesley has defended the match review committee after Gold Coast Titans rake Aaron Booth avoided sanction for a cannonball-style tackle on Joe Tapine.

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Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton

Sport editor

Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au

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