On September 9, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that Manly rugby league player Steve Matai's mobile phone was seized by police in their investigation into match-fixing in the NRL.

Steve Matai has denied any wrongdoing or involvement in match-fixing and that his phone was seized by police.

Steve Matai of the Sea Eagles

The Herald accepts that its report was incorrect and would like to make clear that Steve Matai did not have his phone seized or examined by police.

The Herald apologises to Steve Matai and regrets any hurt and embarrassment caused to him.