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NRL star Joseph Suaalii to switch codes for three-year contract with Rugby Australia

RA and NSW Waratahs sign Roosters talent from October meaning Suaalii could play for Eddie Jones’ Wallabies in 2025

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023

NRL won't entertain war chest to stop Suaalii move

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the league will not throw money at players such as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to stop them moving to rugby union.

AAP · Mar 25, 2023

Tensions thaw between NRL and RLPA, boycotts end

The NRL and players' association are close to reaching agreement after protracted pay talks, with the union dropping their boycott of the league's promotions.

AAP · Mar 25, 2023

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North Queensland Cowboys investigate online abuse targeting winger Kyle Feldt after loss to Warriors

The NRL club is threatening to cancel memberships, saying it has a zero-tolerance policy for abusive behaviour, after several players and their partners were targeted.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2023

NRL orders mandatory 11-day stand down after concussions

The NRL is considering ramping up its concussion protocols further with saliva and blood testing after introducing a mandatory 11-day stand down for

The New Daily · Mar 15, 2023

No Pride Round in NRL calendar for 2023

The NRL have opted against introducing a Pride Round in 2023, with the league to stick with the same themed rounds as previous years.

AAP · Mar 14, 2023

Why the NRL says there'll be no cap dispensation if Knights stand down Ponga

The NRL currently offer dispensation for clubs who lose players to injuries in representative matches

Newcastle Herald · Mar 14, 2023

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No cap dispensation if Knights stand down Ponga

The NRL have indicated they are willing to look at salary cap dispensation for players stood down with concussion, but it won't come during this season.

AAP · Mar 14, 2023

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 · Mar 10, 2023

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 · Mar 10, 2023

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.

The New Daily · Mar 10, 2023

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 · Mar 10, 2023

‘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 · Mar 9, 2023

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 · Mar 9, 2023

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023

‘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

The New Daily · Mar 5, 2023

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.

AAP · Mar 4, 2023

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.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023

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

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2023

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 · Feb 13, 2023

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

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

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.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023

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

AAP · Jan 24, 2023

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 · Nov 17, 2022

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 · Nov 8, 2022

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.

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