Overview

• Martin Taupau and the Brisbane Broncos have officially parted ways, effective immediately, after he engaged with a social media post critical of coach Michael Maguire.
• Taupau liked an Instagram video by Elijah Taylor criticizing Maguire’s coaching methods but quickly removed the like and issued an apology, stating it was not his intention to endorse the video.
• The 35-year-old forward, who has played 256 NRL games, was not part of Maguire’s future plans and had only featured in one game for Brisbane this season.
• Coach Michael Maguire has faced criticism for his intense training methods, though key players Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan have publicly supported his approach.
• Taupau is reportedly seeking to continue his NRL career with a Sydney-based club as the Broncos focus on their roster depth and push for a finals berth.