The hideous controversies that ended careers
Life bans are usually reserved for poorly behaved fans at sporting events. But some athletes found themselves in the same situation.
Tim Simona
Exiled NRL star pummelled in boxing debut
Former Tigers centre Tim Simona thought he'd try his hand at boxing - but he got a stern reality check.
Disgraced Simona handed league lifeline
Former Tigers player Tim Simona has joined a French rugby league side after he was banned for gambling on NRL games.
Exiled NRL star close to making shock return
Tim Simona was deregistered by the NRL for betting on games in 2017. Now he's close to getting his career back on track.
'He had no control of his life'
Controversial former Wests Tigers centre Tim Simona is plotting a return to the NRL and has received backing from one of the league's all-time greats.
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Drugs crisis may impact salary cap talks
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg has taken a shot at senior players over the recent drugs crisis engulfing the game.
Tim Simona arrested for fraud
Banned Wests Tigers player Tim Simona has been arrested by NSW police today, charged with obtaining benefit by deception in relation to his alleged failing to pass on money gained from auctions for charity.
Simona's ex had self-harm thoughts
Tim Simona's ex-partner has spoken out about thoughts of self harm after being pressured by the banned NRL star to have an abortion.
Tim Simona's former partner speak out
Jaya Taki, the former partner of banned NRL players Tim Simona, has told how he went out partying the day after she terminated a pregnancy.
Taylor sensed something was up with Simona
Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor says he tried to speak with Tim Simona about his off-field issues but couldn't get an honest answer out of the NRL star.