", Adam Doueihi inks one year NRL deal with Wests Tigers, Leave concussion calls to clubs, not NRL: Bennett, Munster hoping to play on after finger injury, Dolphins nab Flegler from Broncos for 2024, 'I thought it was over': Tamou on his Cowboys lifeline, AJ Brimson always wanted to be No.1 Titan, Cowboys intent on unfinished NRL business, Turbo-charged Tom ready for NRL after US stint, Queensland Preview: Old Heads, Hardheads and Young Bucks, Real or Not: Moses and the Eels to struggle, Ponga to shine and Dolphins will win, Storm earn epic win over Eels in NRL opener, Your NRL team's must-watch player for season 2023, Selwood to help Melbourne through stormy period, ESPN's 2023 crystal ball predictions for all major Australian codes, ESPN's biggest Australian headlines of 2022. Doueihi is the first cousin once removed of former Australian national rugby union, and later Lebanon, coach Michael Cheika. Lebanon's Adam Doueihi has lost his appeal against the decision of a Rugby League World Cup tribunal to hand him a one-game suspension for referring to NRL referee Grant Atkins as a "c**t". He has also a background in rugby union, having represented the Australian Schoolboys while attending St. Patrick's College, Strathfield in 2016. The utility back made his international debut . Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion We need to be able to deliver a bit more consistency and maybe from that game, we will get a few advisories on what we need to improve on for the Irish game coming up. I can play fullback if needed, and I feel really comfortable there. "I can sort of dictate play instead of waiting for the ball to come to me. Doueihi must now watch from the sidelines as the responsibility falls heavily onto the shoulders of his halves partner, Mitch Moses, to guide the national team to a win and keep their World Cup campaign alive. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future.Credit:Getty. The local junior admitted that he prefers being in the halves, but is comfortable wherever Michael Maguire decides to play him. The win over Brisbane came just 24 hours before the first episode of new behind-the-scenes documentary surrounding the Tigers. Five-eighth Adam Doueihi put on a masterclass, fullback Daine Laurie always looked threatening and debutant Zac Cini scored a try in front of a busload of his friends. Lebanon's Adam Doueihi has lost his appeal against the decision of a Rugby League World Cup tribunal to hand him a one-game suspension for referring to NRL referee Grant Atkins as a "c**t". Doueihi, who joined the Tigers in 2020, has floated between fullback, five-eighth and centre across 51 games . Brooks is overcoming a calf injury and will be fit for round one, but will sit out the final warm-up game against Canberra, as will new skipper Api Koroisau. Oct 16th, 2022. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League, and represented Lebanon in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. It seemed like a very frustrated referee Grant Atkins there. www.asics.com.au . Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. I am really happy with how the club recruited this off-season. Doueihi allegedly yelled at the ref to, give us some f****** calls after frustration bubbled over for the five-eighth with the Cedars struggling to remain in the contest. On 30 January 2020, Doueihi signed a four-year contract to return to his roots at Wests Tigers. "I think thats what weve been thinking about and been working on especially defensively.". A few rival clubs have been sniffing around the Lebanese international half, however despite opportunities elsewhere, Doueihi never considered walking out on the club. He will now miss Lebanon's crunch group game with Ireland after his appeal was dismissed by an independent panel comprising Judge Sarah Wright and former internationals Alan Hunte and Adrian Morley. 'Fate is in our own hands': Wests Tigers full of belief following another Adam Doueihi switch, Wests Tigers utility Adam Doueihi has been shifted in and out of the halves all season. Adam Doueihi out of Lebanons crucial clash with Ireland after failing to overturn dissent charge, Lebanon draw, squad and their road to the final at the RLWC. The Tigers were far from great as a team but on the score of individual influence, Doueihi was brilliant. Im really looking forward to a big 2023.. Adam Doueihi joins Inside the NRL ahead of documentary premiere. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is weighing his future. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! I havent spent any time at fullback over the summer. The half and centre, who played both positions last season, injured his ACL in the Round 23 clash against the Cronulla Sharks and would take no further part in the season.. Plus I am playing my preferred position in the six spot. Doueihi has been sent offAdam Doueihi has gone off the field, so there is some drama here for Lebanon and they are down a man now," Voss said. Adam Doueihi will appeal his one-game suspension in a last-ditch effort to play in Lebanon's critical World Cup clash against Ireland. 83 posts. Ricky Stuart takes aim at concussion protocol and RLPA during explosive FULL TIME: Sharks vs Rabbitohs Round 1, 2023, FULL TIME: Cowboys vs Raiders Round 1, 2023, FINAL TEAMS: Sharks vs Rabbitohs Round 1, 2023, Updated Team Lists: Wests Tigers vs Titans Round 1, 2023. The 2023 NRL Season is here and the Zero Tackle Season Guide is back! Nofoaluma is also excited to see the finished product in the four-part documentary series. I feel I play my best attacking football in that position.. Joey Leilua then sealed it late, running through where Lomax would have been. There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time. Confusion reigned after Adam Doueihi was sent off in mysterious fashion "For me personally, I'm fully fit and hoping to be the best I can be. English recruit John Bateman has finally been granted a visa and touches down in Sydney at the start of the week. However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls". Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Latest News, Australia's #1 independent NRL news source, Kikau opens up over leaked photo, final year at Panthers, The best 17 players still off-contract for 2023. "We've been through this and had a win, but we've got to make sure we back it up," he said. Doueihi has been sent offAdam Doueihi has gone off the field, so there is some drama here for Lebanon and they are down a man now," Voss said. "I just wonder with the circumstances of it. I signed under Madge [former coach Michael Maguire] and played fullback in the short term here, but there was always one eye on being the No.6 in the long term. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. Wests Tigers respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. A Balmain local junior, Adam returned home to Wests Tigers ahead of the 2020 season signing a four-year contract which keeps him at the club until at least the end of the 2023 season. Head to ESPN's Home of Rugby League. To be honest, I dont mind where he moves me to Im pretty versatile like that and can handle most positions in the backline. Cedars coach Michael Cheika said his side fought valiantly, but lost the ruck battle against a powerful Kiwis outfit. Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. ", Leave concussion calls to clubs, not NRL: Bennett, Munster hoping to play on after finger injury, Dolphins nab Flegler from Broncos for 2024, 'I thought it was over': Tamou on his Cowboys lifeline, AJ Brimson always wanted to be No.1 Titan, Cowboys intent on unfinished NRL business, Turbo-charged Tom ready for NRL after US stint, Queensland Preview: Old Heads, Hardheads and Young Bucks, Real or Not: Moses and the Eels to struggle, Ponga to shine and Dolphins will win, Storm earn epic win over Eels in NRL opener, Your NRL team's must-watch player for season 2023, Selwood to help Melbourne through stormy period, ESPN's 2023 crystal ball predictions for all major Australian codes, ESPN's biggest Australian headlines of 2022. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 29.3K followers. We want to make the sacrifice worthwhile, and if we can sneak into the eight its a massive bonus for us. I don't know I just feel comfortable here. That is always a confidence boost for you as a player when the coach respects your strengths and thinks the same way. [8], Doueihi made his international debut for Lebanon against Malta on 6 May 2017. Lebanon trainer Robbie Farah also looked to have found himself in the referee's crosshairs, with the initial belief being that he was the one being dismissed by Atkins. Of course, losing a man and a player in that position really got us out of sorts and we got hit in blocks, with a couple of tries in a row.. "I think a few of the players get micd up in the games and youll see what happens at training and stuff. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. He presented his case to a panel in Manchester on Tuesday night but was unsuccessful in having the charge overturned. Watch the Rugby League World Cup on ch. I feel as though it has been the best recruitment the club has done in a few years, since I have been at the club. "The fate is in our hands and well see what happens.". We all saw the return of Adam Doueihi last week, now follow. I did most of the pre-season at six, but when I moved to centre it wasnt too bad of a move. The re-signing of the 24-year-old is unlikely to impact the Tigers' pursuit of Parramatta playmaker Mitchell Moses, who head coach Tim Sheens has been attempting to lure back to Concord. Im a bit nervous actuallyit will be a good watch I guess," he said. [22] Love the NRL? After starting the game with plenty of intensity and opening the scoring inside the first minute, the Cedars ran out of gas and found themselves on the wrong end of a 34-12 scoreline against the Kiwis. A lot of that was to their credit with their set ends," coach Anthony Griffin said. I love this club, I like the players we have recruited, I like the pack we will get to play behind. Adam Doueihi (born 5 August 1998) is a Lebanese international rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth, fullback, centre or halfback for the Wests Tigers in the NRL. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Download ESPN from iTunes App Store [10] He played in their 3216 win over Niue in a pre-tournament warm up match, landing 2 from 2 conversions. 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Doueihi is no stranger to the injury, having previously lost the back end of the 2018 season and half of the 2019 season with the injury. The Wests Tigers have locked down local junior Adam Doueihi for 2024, securing at least one piece of their spine for next season.. Doueihi debuted for the Rabbitohs in 2018, however played SG Ball with the Balmain Tigers as a teenager, and re-joined his local club before the 2020 NRL season got underway.. [17], In round 10, Doueihi scored two tries and kicked six goals in Wests Tigers 3618 victory over Newcastle. The Wests Tigers player is. Confirmation it was dissent from Adam Doueihi. The No.6 kicked across field for the Tigers' first to Tommy Talau, and forced an error with a grubber kick in the lead-up to one of the team's second-half tries. Fox League Adam Doueihi has been sent off during Lebanon's loss to New Zealand - but there is no clear reason why the five-eighth was given his marching orders. Joey Manu was brilliant in the fullback role for NZ, while the likes of Joseph Tapine and Nelson Asofa-Solomona laid the platform up front. I like being in the six jersey, I feel like I get my hands on the ball more," he said. Available now! Tim Sheens has taken the reins on a two-year deal before handing over to Benji Marshall in 2025, meaning Marshall will likely have his hands all over the club's . 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Confusion initially reigned around Doueihis dismissal, with Andrew Voss in commentary unsure about the turn of events which led to his send-off. "It was more about the team and the organisation," Maguire said. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Meanwhile, Anthony Milford is the other player who has been suspended after the opening round - Wales and Cook Islands are still yet to play - after he put a late hit on England captain Sam Tomkins. The Wests Tigers will be forced to finish the 2021 NRL season without utility back Adam Doueihi. The ACL injury brings with it a return time of an estimated nine months, although some can make it back as soon as Round 6. Wests Tigers have taken Adam Doueihi off the open market by signing the Lebanon international to a one year contract extension. 502 or stream on Kayo: https://t.co/KU6O1WangG pic.twitter.com/LkjXvkO711. "Thats something that we are really focused on, and its definitely an opportunity for us to take advantage of being here in Brisbane together. NSW hopeful Zac Lomax came away from the game with his State of Origin prospects in doubt when he suffered a suspected broken thumb from some friendly fire. And the lessons he has learnt from one of the Tigers greatest five-eighths, Benji Marshall, have him primed for his best year yet. I am a local junior and I genuinely do have a connection to the club, Doueihi said. We were on the same page when it came to how we wanted to attack. [18] In round 16, he scored two tries in a 2238 defeat against South Sydney. [15], In round 17, he scored two tries and kicked five goals as Wests defeated Manly-Warringah 3432 at Brookvale Oval. If we want to be genuine chances in this comp, weve got to win these games and it will put us in the eight. Adam Doueihi will miss Lebanon's vital clash against Ireland this week after failing to have his dissent charge overturned at the judiciary. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? We lost a bit of the middle when we got fatigued and the ruck speed came from New Zealand, that was hard to take.". Im friends with him, we played at the World Cup together, and I like playing with him. Wests Tigers utility Moses Mbye admits he was as surprised as anyone when asked to play five-eighth in place of Adam Doueihi as part of a selection shake-up ahead of . "It was ugly at times, but they rode the highs and lows of the game all the way to the end.". Doueihi was handed a Grade A charge for foul and abusive language towards a match official. After they trailed 8-4 at halftime, Maguire's men dominated the second half with 67 per cent possession as they spent most of it camped on the Dragons' line. In the opening match of Lebanon's 2021 Rugby League World Cup campaign, Doueihi was sent off in the second half for dissent during Lebanon's 34-12 loss to New Zealand. [21] Sign up for our Sport newsletter. "I'm really happy to extend my stay here at Wests Tigers," said Doueihi, who missed the start of last season with an ACL injury. "As fatigue set in a little bit, we lost a bit of our marker play and line speed in defence. Lebanon's Adam Doueihi was becoming increasingly frustrated, mainly because his team's gutsy effort was coming unraveled, due to what he perceived was a less than even share of the referee's calls . But five minutes later some of them were up dancing shirtless again, when the Minchinbury junior crossed to send the Tigers further in front. Adam Doueihi is staying put another year at the Wests Tigers. I think there definitely is an opportunity for us to really push to make the eight," he said. Athlete. It must have been quite the gobful.. Doueihi was delighted to remain at the Tigers for 2024, and should Moses agree to a whopping five-year deal reportedly worth about $1.3 million a season, Brooks looms as the odd man out as the club grapples with a three-into-two halves headache. Adam Doueihi has been sensationally sent off at the Rugby League World Cup after an apparent spray towards referee Grant Atkins in Lebanon's clash with New Zealand.