Brisbane Broncos refer Josiah Karapani to integrity unit after run in with police after Dolphins win
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A young Broncos gun has found himself in hot water during a night out following his side's win over the Dolphins.
The club on Saturday morning referred Josiah Karapani to the NRL integrity unit after he was issued a banning notice by Queensland Police.
In a brief statement, the club said the winger was spoken to by police in the early hours of Saturday morning in Fortitude Valley.
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Josiah Karapani has been referred to the NRL integrity unit. NRL Images
"The Brisbane Broncos confirm that Josiah Karapani has received a Queensland Police Service infringement notice for the offence of 'Public Nuisance' and a banning notice after police spoke to him in Ann Street, Fortitude Valley around 3.30am this morning," the statement read.
"The NRL Integrity Unit has been informed."
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Hours earlier, the Broncos beat the Dolphins 26-12 at Suncorp Stadium. Karapani played all 80 minutes, notched 120 run metres and made five tackle busts.
The 24-year-old made his first grade debut in 2024, and has since scored 11 tries from 27 appearances for the Broncos.
