SUPPORT UNDER FIRE NEW LION FORD STAR SLAMS SET FOR CROWS BATHURST

THE NRL has promised to throw its full support behind under-fire referee Ben Cummins amid a wave of criticism coming his way following the end of Sunday’s controversial grand final.

Cummins has been lambasted for backtracking on a six-to-go call which resulted in Canberra surrendering possession, forcing the NRL to put measures in place to help deal with the fallout.

Picture: ALIX SWEENEY CANADIAN CLUB: Townsville Fire import Bridget Carleton has touched down and hit the ground running ahead of the WNBL season.