Cleary investigated over ref approach

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will be investigated by the NRL after admitting to approaching the referees at halftime during Sunday’s loss to Canberra.

Cleary admitted to making contact with the officials but was adamant there was nothing “untoward” said.

NRL head of football Graham Annesley said it was against NRL rules to talk to officials at halftime and if found guilty Cleary was facing a possible fine.

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