The National Rugby League (NRL) today issued St George Illawarra Dragons player Francis Molo with a Breach Notice alleging a breach of the NRL Code of Conduct following an incident at his home on December 17 last year.
On 22 March 2023, Molo entered a guilty plea at Port Kembla Local Court to a charge of stalking or intimidation with intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm.
Molo was sentenced to an 18-month Conditional Release Order and issued an apprehended violence order for a period of two years. The Court did not record a conviction.
The Breach Notice proposes a match suspension of 2 NRL Premiership Competition Matches, to be served from the commencement of Round 10 of the 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership, a fine of $15,000 ($5,000 suspended for a period of 18 months) and a requirement that Molo attend such education and training as is recommended by the NRL Education and Wellbeing team.
Molo is currently serving a three-match suspension following a charge by the Match Review Committee on 10 April (Grade 2 Careless High Tackle). That suspension has one match left to serve (Round 9).
Molo has 5 business days to respond to the Breach Notice.
