Rugby league identity Reni Maitua says the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) removed him from a role after comments he made on a podcast involving the State of Origin team. Multiple outlets report that Maitua’s claim centers on statements made during the podcast, which he says led to him being “axed” by NSWRL. The reports present Maitua’s account of events but do not detail the specific podcast comments in the summaries provided. They also do not outline any official NSWRL response or provide documentary evidence beyond Maitua’s allegation. Across Brisbane Times, the Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age, the central point is that Maitua attributes the change in his involvement to his public remarks about Origin. The coverage remains focused on the claim itself, with emphasis on the asserted link between the podcast discussion and his removal.