What effect does the NRL's injuction against SBW mean?

Question

If he's in France having breached an Australian contract, what does that really mean? He's not even an Australian citizen. The injuction just seems like a worthless piece of paper.

Answer 1

It is all for show, though it does show intent on behalf of the NRL.

Answer 2

I heard a lawyer talking about this recently, & she said contracts were made to be broken. There is always a loophole in them and any reputable lawyer can get you out of it.(makes you wonder why they bother in the first place) Anyway, NRL will probably end up way out of pocket & SBW will have a big smile on his face as he enjoys the delights of France! YOU GO SBW!!

Answer 3

I rekon it means something about how Sonny Bill is not allowed to participate in a rugby match or, if he lands one foot on Australian or New South Wales soil, he will be arrested on the spot.

Answer 4

this successful injunction sought by the Dogs means that SBW is forbidden to play for Toulon in their friendly match tomorrow. If he breaches the injunction, he is in serious risk of being sent to prison because by disobeying the court's order, he is in contempt of court.

Answer 5

agreed

i dont know how it will affect him, if at all

i think nrl will lose lots of money, for no gain

hes not going to suddenly change his mind and come back

Answer 6

I would agree with you.  Would mean absolute "Jackshit" however there is probably some lawyer in the country who thinks he can make a quid out of it.  NRL would be better spent on developing league in the country.  NRL - Build the bridge & get over it (u 2 Cantebury)

Answer 7

Unfortunately, I agree. The best thing Canterbury could have done would have been to try and get compensation from Toulon and SBW and let it go.

Now, after taking legals, it will cost the Bulldogs heaps in legal fees. As far as I know the NRL is only offering moral support not financial support.

** AMT, he's in France, there is every indication he won't be back so what can happen. Also Toulon is disputing the fact that the summons was delivered. The club is saying that the story about throwing it over the fence was a fabrication.