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Manly’s David Williams is reportedly among a number of players facing suspension by the NRL over a betting scandal.
News Corp Australia on Wednesday named the Sea Eagles winger as one of those understood to have broken the code’s strict gambling guidelines.
The report also claimed a big-name player from a Sydney club will be banned for six weeks for breaking the gambling guidelines.
The NRL is expected to sanction a number of other players on Thursday for placing small bets on matches – often as little as $5 – following an audit by its Integrity Unit.
There is no suggestion Williams, or any other player, was involved in match fixing.
Late last month, the NRL said it had found no evidence of widespread involvement of players in betting on matches, with initial inquiries indicating there were less than eight players who might face penalties for breaches.
NRL rules forbid any player, manager, club employee or game official taking part in gambling in relation to rugby league.
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