League: NRL gets tough on misbehaving fans

SYDNEY- The NRL has issued life bans to two men following violent incidents at the recent clashes between the Bulldogs and South Sydney at ANZ Stadium and Manly and Newcastle at Energy Australia Stadium.

Five-year bans were also issued to two others, including one spectator who refused to leave ANZ Stadium after violating smoking regulations.

A man who entered the playing field at Parramatta Stadium in a game this season has also been handed a five-year ban.

All bans are game-wide and in addition to any impending police or court proceedings.

- AAP