
The NRL's players are prepared to shun game-day media commitments for months and will not rule out further strike action as part of drastic measures the rugby league players association hopes will lead to a resolution in laggard collective bargaining agreement talks with the NRL.
Media strikes announced by the RLPA at an emergency press conference on Wednesday mean players will boycott post-match press conferences from round 19 and until further notice, including after Wednesday's final State of Origin match.