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Australian rugby’s ‘code war’ is little more than a Punch and Judy show for public titillation

League and union have been at loggerheads of late but sport is a free market and players have long switched codes

The Guardian - AU

Premier League’s front-of-shirt gambling ad ban is a flawed approach. Australia should learn from it

“Excellent decision.”

The Conversation

Albert Hopoate was a child star whose NRL career was nearly over before it began. Now he's making up for lost time

Albert Hopoate was once one of the top junior footballers in the country. After injuries nearly ended his career, he's making up for lost time at the highest level.

ABC News

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Wallabies coach Eddie Jones staying out of code wars

The battle between the rugby codes is dominating back pages around the country but Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is doing what he can to stay out of the fight.

ABC News

NRL St George Illawarra player Francis Molo suspended over domestic violence incident

NRL player Francis Molo will be sidelined for two games and fined after he was found to have breached the league's code of conduct.

ABC News

Cronulla Sharks inflict more misery on North Queensland Cowboys with 44-6 win

North Queensland's season of woe has worsened with a 44-6 loss to Cronulla, which coach Todd Payten said was "far from NRL standard".

The New Daily

Cronulla Sharks dominate North Queensland Cowboys 44-6 to move into NRL top four

Cronulla hands struggling North Queensland a heavy 44-6 defeat to jump up to provisional second place on the ladder, as Nicho Hynes earns the honour of being named the inaugural Paul Green medallist.

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Dragons' Zac Lomax wants NRL security 'taken up a notch' but downplays pitch invader encounter

St George Illawarra player Zac Lomax has supported calls for more security at NRL games but says he is unfazed by an encounter with a pitch invader during his team's loss to the Sydney Rosters on Anzac Day.

ABC News

NRL seeking to cash in on ‘absolute revolution’ in online sports gambling in US

League executives will travel to Las Vegas to negotiate city hosting a pair of round one games and tap into booming betting market

The Guardian - AU

Jack Wighton calls out racist abuse on social media, NRL integrity unit investigating

Indigenous NRL star Jack Wighton is subjected to torrents of racist abuse after announcing he will leave Canberra to play for South Sydney in the 2024 season.

ABC News

Melbourne Storm chair pleads with NRL boss to abandon plans for rugby union raid

Melbourne Storm chair Matt Tripp appeals to Peter V'Landys not to use the NRL's money to chase rugby union stars and to instead invest in keeping the league's big names.

ABC News

Raiders legend Jack Wighton's switch to South Sydney shocks and disappoints Canberra fans

Canberra fans take aim at the disruption caused by mid-season NRL contract negotiations after Jack Wighton signs with the Rabbitohs.

ABC News

What next for Shaun Wane's England as latest disrespect underlines game's biggest issues?

England play France on Saturday afternoon, but it's not game that is filled with excitement.

Leeds Live

Luke Keary field goal denies Dragons famous comeback against Sydney Roosters

Luke Keary's boot has saved Sydney Roosters and helped the Tri-Colours overcome St George Illawarra 27-26 in a drama-charged clash.

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AAP

NRL unlikely to probe Tigers-Manly fracas

Graham Annesley says it's unlikely the NRL will investigate a spitting allegation.

AAP

No crackdown: Annesley stands firm on hip-drop policing

The NRL won't budge on its tough approach to hip-drop tackles which continues to cause debate.

AAP

Corey Oates knee injury a blow for Broncos

Brisbane could be missing three of their stars against South Sydney on Friday night as former Wests Tigers half Jock Madden prepares for his Broncos debut.

AAP

Storm ready for tough Anzac Day clash with Warriors

In 2022 Melbourne piled on seven tries in 21 minutes en route to a 60-point win but Storm coach Craig Bellamy predicts a tougher Warriors Anzac Day NRL contest.

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AAP

Manu tasked with sparking Roosters' NRL form

Joey Manu has moved from centre to five-eighth with the aim of getting the Sydney Roosters' 2023 campaign back on track.

AAP

Broncos accept Haas, Mam NRL hip-drop tackle bans

Brisbane will be without Payne Haas and Ezra Mam against South Sydney after the duo accepted one-match bans for hip-drop tackles against Parramatta.

ABC News

Women's rugby league on the rise, Jessica Skinner 'humbled' by competition cup title

Competition trophies named after female players are a rarity in rugby league, but as the growth of women's sport continues, one industry manager says it's only a matter of time before women receive more recognition.

AAP

Drinkwater, Holmes shine as Cowboys snap NRL streak

Valentine Holmes and Scott Drinkwater have lifted North Queensland to scrappy 18-16 win over Newcastle to snap a three game NRL losing streak.

AAP

Crusaders and Storm ignore latest code war antics

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson is ignoring any code war between rugby union and league, saying Storm skipper Christian Welch presented their Super jerseys.

AAP

Bennett offers solution to 'crazy trend' of hip drops

Veteran coach Wayne Bennett says referees have a big part to play in removing hip-drop tackles from the NRL, insisting the tactic is not taught by coaches.

AAP

Haas faces ban in NRL's latest hip-drop inconsistency

Payne Haas has been charged and faces a ban for his hip-drop tackle on Reagan Campbell-Gillard, despite not being penalised in Brisbane's win over Parramatta.

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