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Knights star cleared for World Cup allegiance switch

Ahead of the NRL grand final, Newcastle centre Dane Gagai has won approval to play for New Zealand at the World Cup, swapping his allegiance from Australia.

AAP · Oct 3

NRL grand final to honour retired Souths star

The NRL grand final will feature an emotional pre-game tribute to Jai Arrow, accompanied by a performance of Liverpool FC's anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone".

AAP · Sep 30

NRL tease 11-minute act with GF entertainment back on

The NRL's move away from pre-match entertainment for the grand final has been short-lived, with Peter V'landys plugging a mystery 11-minute act.

AAP · Sep 28

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Dance Monkey v the NRL: did Tones and I really turn down $90,000 a minute because she hates her own song?

For the first time in recent history there’ll be no pre-game entertainment at the NRL grand final. But everyone has a different story about what actually went down

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

V'landys sets sights on overseas moves in new NRL role

Peter V'landys has officially been appointed as the NRL's new executive chairman, making him the most powerful player in the sport in 30 years.

AAP · Sep 23

AFL should be so lucky as Kylie caps big finals series

A lot has gone right for the AFL in this finals series, after some big controversies, and boss Andrew Dillon is trumpeting record season attendance.

AAP · Sep 23

No Monkey business: NRL ditch grand final performer

With Kylie Minogue singing at Saturday's grand final, the AFL has won the latest code war battle with the NRL cutting their headline act over a song stand-off.

AAP · Sep 22

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They'll run out of cap space: V'landys' warning on PNG

Peter V'landys insists the NRL is not making a course correction by rejecting PNG's Hudson Young offer, which fell $50,000 short of the league's market value.

AAP · Sep 10

Ruck row: PVL breaks bread with riled up players' union

NRL supremo Peter V'landys and players' union boss Clint Newton have hit reset about set restarts after the former's frank claim about "not telling the truth".

AAP · Sep 9

NRL to move Warriors out of home if they host prelim

The Warriors have been told they are unlikely to host a preliminary final at Mt Smart, with Peter V'landy's 90 per cent sure the game would be at Eden Park.

AAP · Sep 7

A bit 'unfair': Sharks players unhappy over finals call

NRL boss Peter V'landys says many Cronulla fans wanted the club's first final played at Allianz Stadium, but prop Addin Fonua-Blake says the move is unfair.

AAP · Sep 7

'I don't buy that': NRL boss dismisses player confusion

Captains from finals clubs say they aren't entirely clear around set restarts and what ruck speed NRL referees want. Peter V'landys doesn't believe them.

AAP · Sep 7

NRL makes a special rule change to help Jai Arrow reach 100 Rabbitohs games

Jai Arrow's battle with motor neurone disease isn't stopping him from reaching for a career milestone in Australia's National Rugby League

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Amid a week of sex and drug allegations, Pocock summed up Albanese’s gambling plan with one word

Independent senator says it is a ‘tragedy’ that PM is standing in the way of strong public and bipartisan support for tougher laws

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7

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AAP · Aug 7

NRL comes to the aid of Bears as marquee search goes on

The Perth Bears' hopes of landing some marquee players have been given a huge boost after the NRL agreed to offer them some handy concessions.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28

The right thing for rugby league lovers? Devil in the detail as NRL subtly slides away from free-to-air TV

The full implications of the $5.3bn broadcast deal will not be felt immediately but fans will soon come to realise the game is creeping behind a paywall

AAP · Jul 8

Kiwis 'crying out' for second NRL team: Marshall

One of New Zealand's greatest players has weighed in on where the NRL's forecast 20th team should be, saying the in-form Warriors offer a blueprint.

AAP · Jul 7

'World's our oyster': NRL signs record broadcast deal

NRL boss Peter V'landys says his league's $5.3 billion broadcast deal will future proof the sport and give them a platform to grow globally.

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AAP · Jun 18

Former league great accused of blocking star's return

Israel Folau's hopes of returning to the NRL after more than a decade were blocked by former league great Wayne Pearce, according to Folau's wife.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6

Peter V’landys plays kingmaker of Australian TV with NRL broadcast deal

A perfect storm has propelled the NRL towards an outcome few thought possible – and one which is likely to be felt beyond sport

The Guardian - AU · May 25

Andrew Abdo leaves NRL as a punchline for Peter V’landys

Chief executive’s exit comes with the sport on the brink of more expansion and clears way for wisecracking racing chief to shape its future

AAP · May 25

TEN:'The ultimate': Abdo leaves NRL for Tennis Australia

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo is leaving the code to take up the same role at Tennis Australia and run the Australian Open.

AAP · May 25

RL:'Crucial junction': NRL begins era-defining CEO search

The NRL is poised to embark on an extensive search for its next chief executive after Andrew Abdo announced his shock resignation.

AAP · May 25

'Crucial junction': NRL begins era-defining CEO search

The NRL is poised to embark on an extensive search for its next chief executive after Andrew Abdo announced his shock resignation.

AAP · May 15

Walters to coach Australia at Rugby League World Cup

The Australian Rugby League Commission has extended coach Kevin Walters' contract with the national rugby league team.

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