NRL reporter Tiffany Salmond breaks silence after being forced out by top TV networks

Tiffany Salmond, a well-known footy presenter from New Zealand, has spoken out after disappearing from NRL broadcasts in 2024 and 2025. In a video shared on Instagram with her 40,000 followers, she claimed she didn’t walk away from sports media but was pushed out. Tiffany Salmond believes some TV bosses wanted her off-air because they saw her as “too bold” and “disruptive.” She has not appeared on Fox Sports’ NRL coverage this season, and fans are now asking what really happened. The story is now getting attention across social media.On Sunday, July 1, 2025, Tiffany Salmond posted a video on Instagram saying she was “sidelined” from rugby league coverage. She said, “I didn’t leave rugby league media. I was sidelined.” Tiffany Salmond said she was not given any clear reason why her appearances stopped but believes it was because some people in charge thought she didn’t “fit the mould” of what they wanted on screen.Tiffany Salmond is known for her work on the sidelines, especially during New Zealand Warriors games. She has also worked for big outlets like RNZ and Sky in the past. But this is the first year we haven't seen her with Fox Sports, and fans began to wonder. Her last comments point to the decision possibly coming from people high up in the broadcasting on-air talent specifically, who just wanted to eliminate her.Tiffany Salmond claims that broadcasters made a group decision to remove her from NRL media. In her Instagram video, she said that some networks chose to ignore her or stop calling her for work. She also said TV bosses need to rethink how they treat bold female reporters.While no networks have confirmed her claims, many fans online have supported her and asked for answers. Tiffany Salmond ended her message by saying she wants to keep speaking up for herself and for others who feel shut out of the media space for being outspoken or different.Tiffany Salmond's message has sparked wider conversations about inclusion and fairness in sports broadcasting. Her courage to speak up may inspire more women in media to challenge outdated norms and demand better treatment.Also Read: “But I’m the lucky one,” was Liverpool star Diogo Jota’s last comment on his wife Rute Cardoso’s Instagram wedding photoshoot