Manly have come out swinging following reports the club is involved in a salary cap and match-fixing scandal gripping the NRL.

Fairfax reported the Sea Eagles and other clubs were involved in historical breaches after a former player gave information to NSW police regarding cash payments and match-fixing.

Fairfax failed to name the other clubs involved. The NRL said they are looking into the reports but have not been handed any evidence at this stage.  

“However, we are in constant dialogue with the police and will take action if it is warranted,” the NRL said in a statement.

The reports follow Parramatta’s salary cap woes from last season which saw the club stripped of points and fined $1m.

The new claims are yet to be substantiated, with any possible sanctions likely years away.

“The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles confirmed today that there are no allegations in relation to any irregularities with regard to the club’s salary cap. The club prides itself on strong governance and the highest level of integrity and compliance regarding the salary cap,” Manly said in a statement.

“The club is pleased to see reports that no allegations have been proven in relation to the 12 month match-fixing investigation. The club is proud of their record of success and took immediate action by bringing in Ray Murrihy as an integrity consultant as soon as the allegations were made. Ray wrote an extensive report which cleared the Club of any governance issues.

“The club has zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior and if any charges or substantive claims are made we will tackle them head on and cooperate fully with the authorities as we have always done.

“The club would like to recognise the overwhelming support received from our stakeholders, corporate partners, members and fans in relation to the unjustified innuendo of the past 12 months and we will continue to represent them with the utmost pride, focusing on our best practice values, behaviours and performance, both on and off the field.”