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NRL trumpets itself as No.1 show after record year

The NRL has announced a record surplus and its biggest viewing numbers at the ARL Commission's AGM, in addition to claiming its best ever financial position.

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Destined for court: NRL reveals long bans for defectors

The NRL says it will ban any player who signs with R360 from returning for 10 years, but the players' union has warned the sanctions are sure to be tested.

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NRL claims ratings win over AFL with monster viewership

The NRL has recorded its highest-ever TV ratings for a grand final, earning 280,000 more viewers than the AFL as broadcast rights talks ramp up.

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Daytime grand final to be considered in TV talks

ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says a daytime grand final will be considered in the next round of TV talks for 2028 and beyond.

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PVL wants Nawaqanitawase in Ashes, even with rugby move

The ARL Commission will not stand in the way of Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for Australia in the rugby league Ashes, despite his move back to union for 2027.

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Perth gets V'landys tick as part of NRL expansion plans

ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys said the Perth NRL bid was "looking very good" as he unveiled plans for a 20-team competition.

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NRL eye tax-free status for players with PNG-based team

Peter V'landys' preference is now for a mooted PNG NRL team to be based in the country, and will push for a tax-free status to encourage players to join.

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NRL close in on concussion call for 11-day stand down

The ARL Commission will make an announcement next week on mandatory stand down for concussed players, with calls for flexibility and different 'gradings'.

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V'landys adamant funding can be resolved

ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says peace can be reached with clubs on funding, but the NRL will not hand over the power wanted by players.

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NRL grand final to be played in Sydney

The NRL grand final will be played in Sydney in 2022 after league officials decided to keep the game in NSW rather than move it to Queensland.

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NRL not rushed as grand final call looms

The NRL insists crowds will not be impacted by the late announcement of the grand final venue with a call on the match likely to be made on Thursday.

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NRL still in talks on grand final venue

The NRL are still undecided on where they will host the 2022 grand final as talks continue with both the NSW and Queensland governments.

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V'landys prefers NRL GF to stay in Sydney

The ARL Commission will meet on Monday to decide whether to keep the 2022 NRL grand final in Sydney, with board members split on the matter.

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NRL sets deadline to decide GF venue

The NRL has revealed they must decide within days whether to move the grand final from Sydney to Brisbane, amid the stadia stoush with the NSW government.

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NRLW edging closer to faster expansion

The NRL is moving closer towards going straight to 10 teams in its women's competition in 2023 as part of an accelerated expansion process.

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Faster NRLW expansion on cards for 2023

The ARL Commission is seriously considering accelerating the NRLW expansion process to increase the number of teams from six to 10, a year earlier than planned.

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NSWRL board finds replacement for Politis

The NSW Rugby League have moved to further shore up the results of their controversial February election, appointing a board replacement for Nick Politis.

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NSWRL, ARL Commission headed to court

The NSW Rugby League has launched legal action against the ARL Commission, with the two parties to face off in the NSW Supreme Court.

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Angry NSWRL threaten ARLC over funds

The NSWRL have hit out at Peter V'landys, claiming they haven't heard from the ARLC chair since their election and threatening action if funding isn't resumed.

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NSWRL demands ARLC pay funds by Monday pm

The NSW Rugby League have demanded the ARL Commission pay their funding in full by Monday and retract claims of a constitutional breach.

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