Ricky Stuart took 60 seconds to slam the state of the game. Is he right?

May 22, 2026 — 9:14am

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Ricky Stuart, not for the first time, has got everyone talking after one of his post-match press conferences.

After throwing his support behind South Sydney forward Jai Arrow in his battle against Motor Neurone Disease - and acknowledging that the Dolphins deservedly beat his side on Thursday night - the Canberra coach turned his attention to the state of the game.

Just days before rugby league’s showpiece event, the State of Origin series, a “confused” Stuart said he didn’t understand how the game is being officiated.

Stuart’s press conference, in which he didn’t field any questions, lasted one minute and 51 seconds. The final minute was dedicated........

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