Dragons investigated for violating HIA rules in NRL

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The Dragons are under investigation for potentially violating head injury assessment rules during their Round 1 match against the Bulldogs. Forward Raymond Faitala-Mariner left the field in the 71st minute, but no clear head injury was observed. Faitala-Mariner exited the game smiling, raising questions about the legitimacy of the head injury replacement. The NRL is examining the incident, as the Dragons had another interchange available. The club is cooperating with the investigation. The NRL has stated it will take strict action against any team found to be breaching the rules.


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