Emma Keeling: NRL reaps what it sows with failure to take violence against women seriously EMMA KEELINGMARK KOLBE/GETTY IMAGES Ben Barba's NRL career is over after he allegedly assaulted his partner at a Townsville casino. This week the NRL's name and reputation was dragged over the sideline for yet another incident involving violence towards women. This week former Dally M winner Ben Barba was the sixth and final straw over an alleged physical altercation with his partner. While the NRL can't talk about consequences for the players ahead of their trials, they have promised to act if the men are found guilty. It's a lesson Ben Barba is being forced to learn.

Source: Stuff February 09, 2019 02:03 UTC