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Why the NRL must make a stand for Latrell Mitchell and for the Indigenous community

As the game continues to deal with the fallout from the Latrell Mitchell incident, the NRL must take a stand against racism.

ABC News

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo vows to educate, sanction fan who racially abused Latrell Mitchell

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has vowed to sanction and educate the fan who racially abused Latrell Mitchell but stopped short of guaranteeing a lifetime ban.

ABC News

Abdo vows to rid NRL of racism after Mitchell slur

NRL chief Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to protect its players and eradicate racist fans, after Latrell Mitchell was abused at Penrith.

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Inglis demands life bans as racism repeats on Mitchell

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to eradicate racist fans, as Greg Inglis called for life bans following abuse of Latrell Mitchell.

AAP

‘Stamp it out’: Rabbitohs call for life bans after racial abuse of player

South Sydney's coach has called for life bans after a teenager hurled sickening racial abuse at fullback Latrell Mitchell.

The New Daily

Racial abuse of Mitchell to be reported to police

Jason Demetriou has confirmed the Rabbitohs will file a police report after a teenage fan allegedly racially abused Latrell Mitchell.

AAP

‘Jumping at shadows’: NRL coaches go to war with League chiefs over on-field concussions

After a weekend of drama, confusion and criticism from NRL coaches, CEO Andrew Abdo has been forced to defend its management of on-field concussions

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NRL boss Andrew Abdo refusing to budge on concussion protocols

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says the independent doctor in the bunker will stay, insisting the code has the right approach to on-field concussions.

The New Daily

NRL don't trust coaches on concussions: Ricky Stuart

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart agrees with Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett that clubs should be back in sole control of identifying player concussions.

AAP

NRL 2023: five off-field issues the league and its bosses face this season

The players aren’t striking but questions linger around the Pride issue, a loss of trust in the NRL and the Dolphins’ success

The Guardian - AU

From bush to beach: new NRL club offers hope for a region ‘people usually drive through to get to Sunshine Coast’

The Dolphins represent a region quietly shedding its small-town vibe. Can the team provide the area with an identity worthy of the national stage?

The Guardian - AU

This NRL pre-season is The Wire, Home and Away and House of Cards combined

Already there have been allegations of secret recordings, two players wrestling in the street and the union threatening to strike

The Guardian - AU

NRL player-boycott threat escalates as deadline set

The war between the NRL hierarchy and its players has ramped up after an RLPA conference resolved to take industrial action to the next level.

AAP

NRL and players remain a long way from peace in protracted pay dispute

Failure to secure a new CBA has led to media boycotts, talk of strikes and threats to the NRLW as uncertainty hovers over the new season

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AAP

Risk worth reward in new NRL trial format

The NRL has unveiled new rules for its two-week pre-season tournament, with $100,000 in prize money up for grabs and an emphasis on attacking football.

AAP

NRL, clubs move close to funding agreement

The NRL and its clubs have moved closer towards finalising a funding agreement for the next five seasons.

AAP

NRL adamant funding agreement in sight

Andrew Abdo has insisted that there is a clear plan for overdue funding agreements with NRL clubs to be finalised soon after meeting with several CEOs.

The Guardian - AU

The NRL’s funding feud, a breakaway league and what it means for the game

The league is at odds with its players and clubs over myriad issues, with even a rebel competition in the mix

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The Guardian - AU

NRL braced for standoff with clubs and players amid reports of breakaway league

The NRL is bracing itself for potentially fractious negotiations on multiple fronts as the league faces up to reports of a breakaway competition

Newcastle Herald

Knights halfback Jesse Southwell's desire to be 'better than the boys'

The rookie halfback opened up on her development.

AAP

RLPA unhappy with Moran's NRLW punishment

The Rugby League Players Union claim the NRL has gone over the top in punishing NRLW player Caitlin Moran, saying several decisions have been head-scratchers.

Newcastle Herald

NRL suspends Newcastle Knights player Caitlin Moran following social media controversy

"Moran today met with National Rugby League chief executive officer Andrew Abdo to discuss the situation."

AAP

Abdo dismisses Raiders 'short straw' claim

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has argued the finals series draw is fair after Canberra complained about travelling to Melbourne on a six-day turnaround.

AAP

Koroisau hurt as Panthers trounce Warriors

Penrith have thrashed the Warriors 46-12 in their second last game of the NRL regular season but an injury to Api Koroisau soured the big win.

Newcastle Herald

'Unmatched breach of confidentiality': RLPA boss Clint Newton slams handling of Knights' drug tests

Let's be honest, there is nothing random about how the [drug-testing] policy has been applied in this case.

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