{
  "id": 361255,
  "title": "Munster free to play after dangerous contact charge downgraded",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/munster-free-to-play-after-dangerous-contact-charge-downgraded",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T08:26:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-09/cameron-munster-dangerous-contact-charge-downgraded/107014712"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melbourne Storm's Cameron Munster will not face a suspension after the NRL Match Review Committee downgraded his dangerous contact charge. Initially, the committee had given Munster a grade two charge for a low tackle on Manly's Taniela Paseka during their recent win. However, new information in the form of a medical report changed the classification to a grade one charge. The Storm player has been given the opportunity to avoid suspension by paying a $750 fine for pleading guilty. The Melbourne Storm have a bye in the upcoming round, followed by a home game against the Penrith Panthers.",
  "summary": "Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster avoids suspension after the NRL match review committee downgrades his dangerous contact charge from Saturday's win over Manly.",
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        "title": "Munster free to play after dangerous contact charge downgraded",
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        "published": "2026-08-09T08:26:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}