News about David Klemmer

The NRL insists the vitriol aimed at referee Kasey Badger (pictured left) from Wests Tigers players last Saturday (right) 'isn't a gender issue' - instead pointing to her status as a rookie whistleblower at first grade level.

The Wests prop (pictured left and right) was one of the Tigers' stars as they triumphed over Parramatta in a thriller on Monday afternoon, but fans slammed him for two acts at the end of the game.

John Skandalis, the Wests Tigers' premiership player, has slammed Balmain legend Garry Jack for his latest criticism of the club, alleging that the former star should be assisting the Tigers during this difficult time. The Tigers have had a horrific start to the season for the second year in a row. Garry Jack, a player who played 224 games for Balmain, was dissatisfied with the club's recent results and took aim at individual players.

The NRL battlers, who have yet to win from five attempts this season, apologised on Wednesday after their commemorative jersey for the ANZAC Round contained a stock photo of American soldiers rather than Aussie diggers.

The club has long been in need of a revival, but at every turn, with fed-up supporters organising a protest ahead of their game against the Parramatta Eels this weekend. Parker, a Brisbane Broncos legend, gave a sobering account of where the Tigers are at and claims that their problems stem from their strategic laziness. 'It's time to blow up the club and start fresh,' he told CODE Sports.

After the siren last Sunday, Hastings made national news for his match with Wests Tommy Talau, and now he's snubbed his former Roosters teammate just five days later. Following his team's 36-20 loss to the Dolphins at McDonalds Jones Stadium when he blanked O'Sullivan, Hastings was in a foul mood, while the two teams shook hands.

David Klemmer believes his involvement in a post-match brawl with Jackson Hastings has been overblown, with Wests Tigers players insisting that their NRL season is not in danger. The Tigers' elation over a winless start spilled over after the siren on Sunday, when center Tommy Talau mocked ex-teammate Hastings' apology for a high shot that broke his nose. After being approached by the Newcastle half, Talau pushed Hastings away before a security guard stepped in and Klemmer handed his competitor a verbal dressing down.

Jackson Hastings, a former Wests Tigers teammate, was astonished at how the center responded when the Knights' halfback appeared to clear the air at the final whistle on Sunday (left). Hastings, 27, burst Talau's nose in the first half, and when he went to apologise, the young gun (pictured top right) was having none of it.

Jackson Hastings, a halfback from a hit on Wests Tigers centre Tommy Talau that resulted in security stepping in and calming a tense post-game confrontation. After the Knights won a 14-12 victory at Leichhardt Oval, an angry Talau faced Hastings at full time. The pair were teammates last season, but Talau, who was greeted by Hastings and ruled out with a concussion, was furious.

Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga is still a shot at a World Cup birth despite a storm of concussions and a recent toilet scandal that has put doubt over his commitment to the Knights - but coach Meninga says he'll pick him if fit

Immortal Andrew Johns (pictured left) of the Knights great and rugby league has given Kalyn Ponga some tips on how to keep a low profile when out socialising, particularly in Newcastle. The 24-year-old (pictured right) can go out and let his hair down, but Channel 9 analyst Johns is adamant that he should avoid his 'fishbowl' existence.

Adam O'Brien (pictured left) has dismissed Kalyn Ponga's talk about his NRL career after the pub toilet controversy last weekend. O'Brien remains convinced that the 24-year-old (pictured right) should serve as captain before admitting that the club does need a stronger edge in the aftermath of constant player dramas over the past fortnight.

According to News Corp's Paul Kent, the pair were tested on Tuesday, but the results will remain private, although the findings will remain private. Ponga signed a multi-million dollar contract extension with the club earlier this year, and his dad said the pair were in the cubicle because he was sick after a night of alcohol consumption in a Newcastle pub, with Mann accompanying him for his wellbeing.

Kalyn Ponga's apology after video of the NRL superstar being asked to leave a toilet cubicle (pictured left) at a Newcastle pub with Knights teammate Kurt Mann was described as a 'fairy tale.' Ponga was sick after so many beers, and Mann was simply helping him, according to journalist James Hooper, who appeared on NRL 360 on Monday night. After the Knights front-rower was banned from playing after insulting head trainer Hayden Knowles, Dragons veteran prop Aaron Woods (pictured right) said on Triple M club leadership must demonstrate solid leadership.