Souths’ Burgess cleared

the panel has reached with respect to the allegations against players. ‘‘If any additional information emerges it will be South Sydney star Sam Burgess has been considered,’’ an NRL spokesman said. cleared of any wrongdoing over a lewd It was widely reported that it was photo scandal. Burgess’ social media account that was

The club said no player had broken used to communicate with the woman. club or NRL rules after holding The incident overshadowed an investigation into the the Rabbitohs’ semifinal win incident. over St George Illawarra,

The Rabbitohs said the and dominated headlines woman at the centre of the ahead of today’s grand final scandal was interviewed by qualifier against the Sydney NRL integrity unit investigator Roosters. Karyn Murphy, but Burgess also fronted the declined to speak to the media this week, where he Souths’ investigation panel thanked his wife and family comprising five people last for their support and said he Friday. was ‘‘happy for the truth to

The club said no player come out’’. had broken club or NRL Meanwhile, Sydney rules after a complaint was Sam Burgess Roosters coach Trent made by a woman alleging Robinson was disappointed their players exposed themselves to her on the club has been accused of being Facebook in May. involved in the scandal surrounding Burgess.

‘‘Based on a thorough review of the There was speculation the Roosters available evidence before it, the panel was had leaked the images to media outlets. not satisfied that any South Sydney player Speaking before the Rabbitohs’ engaged in any actionable misconduct released their findings on the drama, resulting in a breach of their NRL playing Robinson emphatically denied the claims. contract, the NRL rules or the SSFC code ‘‘If you want to shift blame to us, then of conduct,’’ South Sydney said in a statement. you’ve got some issues,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s sad if you want to deflect like that,

The NRL was satisfied with the position we haven’t been involved in this at all.’’