NRL, Jack Wighton, Tyson Gamble, Canberra Raiders, Newcastle …
In the NRL, a notable recent clash involving Jack Wighton and Tyson Gamble reignited tensions between the Canberra Raiders and the Newcastle Knights.
During their 2023 elimination final, Wighton and Gamble were at the center of controversy after Wighton was cited for allegedly biting Gamble during a tackle. The incident occurred in the first half and was reviewed by the bunker, resulting in a judiciary hearing post-match. Despite Wighton’s denial, the judiciary found him guilty, leading to a three-match suspension.
The game itself was a high-stakes, emotional battle. Wighton, playing his final match for Canberra before his move to South Sydney Rabbitohs, left everything on the field. Meanwhile, Gamble delivered a fiery performance, helping Newcastle edge out Canberra in golden point extra time, knocking the Raiders out of the finals.
The feud between Wighton and Gamble highlighted the passion and intensity of finals footy, with both players embodying the fierce rivalry between their teams.
