NRL open investigation into fans after top referee pelted with rubbish at Eden Park

Ashley Klein targeted after Warriors’ season ended by Knights Official had to be protected by security on way off pitch in Auckland The NRL has threatened to ban fans who peppered referee Ashley Klein with projectiles, with the integrity unit investigating the aftermath of the Eden Park clash.

Vision from after full-time in Newcastle’s 12-10 win over the Warriors on Sunday showed Klein being hit with a raft of…