NRL reveals Jennings consequence after ex-wife's complaint

UPDATE: Sydney Roosters player Michael Jennings 300-game milestone will not be celebrated by the NRL.

NRL boss Andrew Abdo on Monday confirmed that the league’s traditional 300-game presentation will not be afforded to Jennings if his milestone eventuates.

“Due to past conduct, Michael Jennings will not receive official NRL recognition on his 300th match,” he said.

Jennings’ ex-wife criticised the NRL’s decision to allow the disgraced centre to continue his NRL career this season.

Jennings featured in the Roosters’ 30-26 loss to the Bulldogs on Friday night after being brought on as a concussion substitute for Lindsay Collins in the 26th minute.

It was the 35-year-old’s first NRL game after three seasons out of the game serving a ban after testing positive for prohibited substances Ibutamoren and Ligandrol.

During his suspension, Jennings was ordered to pay his ex-wife Kirra Wilden almost $500,000 in damages for personal injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder, following a civil case in the NSW District Court in December 2021.

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