As a resident, I presume that's what his visa is, will he have to pay tax instead of a off shore account?

Seems that is the issue.

If thats true he only has himself to blame.



I wouldn't let him leave unless we have a replacement lined up.



Swapping him for Monaghan would be good business IMO.="PAUL M



Seems that is the issue.'"

Not sure about Lauaki, needs a big season been a poor signing so far for me.

Doubt you'll get many specifics. Standee has a self-confessed personal dislike of Rule which tends to colour his judgement somewhat.

Thing is that the club would also take a hit with NICs etc. Possibly enough to cause cap problems.

Thought NI was outside the cap these days

Not sure TBH. I'd have to check the latest Op Rules and it's way too late at night for that.

If Berrigans immigration status has changed his tax status why is that Rule's fault ? Especially as we all heard Berrigan did the work himself.

I thought the quota rules were RFL rules not the government`s for tax purposes?

Players get themselves off the quota all the time. In the eyes of the HMRC Berrigan is Australian is he not?

Why would he get off the quota to stitch himself up for paying tax and NI?

Maybe Hull have not taken up his 4th year option to get someone else in?

Who knows? But it is looking highly likely that he is off.

Who's left us and signed for Rovers, could only be Burnett or Washy?

There are obviously many slightly different versions of the rumour circulating, which is understandable, but I doubt Berrigan coming off quote would affect his position as an Australian national for the purposes of tax.