Wests Tigers centre Brent Naden has been issued with a breach notice by the NRL for a social media post which included a hand gesture following his club's upset win against Canterbury on Sunday.

Naden is alleged to have contravened the NRL Code of Conduct with the post, where he appeared to film himself using the 'khawd' or 'khod' - an hand gesture described as offensive and equivalent to 'flipping the bird' in some Arabic and Middle Eastern communities, alongside saying "f***ing dogs".

The NRL also issued Wests a formal warning, but chose not to fine Tigers players, for using the same gesture when celebrating a try late in the contest.

Putting the result beyond doubt at 26-8 with under 10 minutes left on the clock, several Tigers performed the gesture in the direction of a largely Bulldogs fans-heavy section of the stands.

"The NRL acknowledges that these actions caused, or had the potential to cause, offence to members of the NRL community," the league said on Wednesday morning.

"Separately, the NRL has issued a breach notice to Wests Tigers Player Brent Naden.

"The notice alleges that Naden's conduct following the Wests Tigers match on 3 August 2025 contravened the NRL Code of Conduct. The Player will have five days to respond to the breach notice."

According to reports, Canterbury officials requested the NRL Integrity Unit investigate the matter.

The Tigers players involved reportedly claimed they were retaliating to abuse from Bulldogs fans throughout the afternoon, according to CODE Sports.

There has been ongoing debate around the offensiveness of the gesture, and what sanctions may have been issued for the players involved in the days following the match.