The once-celebrated career of Canterbury back-rower Reni Maitua could be over after the former Kangaroo was charged by police with assaulting a taxi driver in the early hours of Monday morning.

Reni Maitua is, or was, one of my favourite players. He possessed an enviable blend of speed, strength, footwork and natural ability many players spend entire careers never getting close to.

For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. Maitua said that if such a sanction — close to the entirety of next season — was handed down ...

Sonny Bill Williams disappeared in July of that year, Reni Maitua was sacked and the rest moved on for various reasons. It illustrates what a remarkable job CEO Todd Greenberg, a stable board and ...