Veteran rugby league caller David Morrow dies aged 71 Long-time rugby league caller David Morrow has died of brain cancer at age 71, just a week after his elevation to the NRL's hall of fame. AAP · Jul 17, 2024
Show of strength: NRL suburban ground funding a flex of new political might Government funding to upgrade Leichhardt Oval shows how far rugby league has come since Peter V’landys took charge of the code The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2024
NRL open to considering bench changes for injuries Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has backed calls for changes to NRL interchange rules to deal with injuries, with teams struggling to recover from losing backs. AAP · May 25, 2024
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. AAP · May 17, 2024
Rugby league in Perth and Papua New Guinea? Here’s what could be next for the NRL This year the National Rugby League (NRL) opened its season in Las Vegas. It was an audacious move by the league’s ambitious head honcho Peter V’Landys to showcase the game in the United States – and perhaps to attract some gambling industry attention too. The Conversation · May 17, 2024
Brisbane secures Magic Round until 2027, NRLW next Brisbane has won hosting rights for the NRL's Magic Round for the next three seasons as plans ramp up to have the same format for the NRLW in New Zealand. AAP · May 17, 2024
'Productive' talks, but PNG's NRL fate still uncertain The Australian government and NRL have held "productive" discussions over the possible inclusion of a team in Papua New Guinea. AAP · May 17, 2024
Perth NRL bid open to Bears liaison, rather go alone The consortium hoping to get a Perth franchise into an expanded NRL wants a stand-alone side but have left the door open for a North Sydney or Newtown link. AAP · May 12, 2024
Bennett to Eels has romance but PNG compels: Maranta Founding Brisbane chairman Barry Maranta explains how Jack Gibson brought Wayne Bennett to the Broncos and how the philosophies of both led to great success. AAP · Apr 11, 2024
Kumuls captain wants Bennett to coach PNG NRL team PNG captain Kyle Laybutt is backing a home-based NRL team and wants Wayne Bennett as the inaugural coach. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
‘Fast, brutal, brilliant’: NRL’s Las Vegas gamble comes up trumps Rugby league may not be the world game - yet - but the NRL’s showcase event in Las Vegas has proven it is capable of thriving on a global stage. The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2024
NRL draws 5000 to Vegas launch as crowd hopes soar Latrell Mitchell has described the hype around the Las Vegas double-header as the equivalent of an NRL grand final, after 5000 fans turned up for its launch. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
NRL seeks to revive its American dream in Vegas after 94 years of trying to crack US nut Rugby league has a long and disappointing history in America but the trip to Las Vegas – fuelled by gambling dollars – may be different The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024
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. AAP · Feb 21, 2024
AAP · Feb 21, 2024 V'landys sees $1 billion export business for NRL in US Peter V'landys has celebrated his re-election as ARL Commission chairman by laying out his plan for the NRL's finances to rapidly grow in overseas ventures.
AAP · Jan 25, 2024 V'landys vows no Vegas visa issues as NRL, clubs meet The NRL and its four touring clubs have found financial middle ground over Las Vegas expenses, while Peter V'landys insists there will be no player visa issues.
AAP · Dec 22, 2023 Ex-NRL star Carl Webb dies aged 42 after MND battle Retired rugby league enforcer Carl Webb, who made 12 State of Origin appearances for Queensland, has died aged 42.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2023 Sport broadcasts and gambling ads can't be treated as inseparable Most young fans must think that it is part of the game.
AAP · Oct 27, 2023 Kangaroos can boost rugby league in USA: Mal Meninga As the NRL attempts to break into the American market, coach Mal Meninga has thrown his support behind playing Test match football in the US.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023 Australian rugby league chief Peter V’landys invited to White House state dinner Head of ARLC expected to discuss sports diplomacy in Pacific as Anthony Albanese in US for talks with Joe Biden
The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2023 The race that split Australia: how the Everest triggered a bitter NSW-Victoria feud Antagonism has festered since Racing NSW under Peter V’landys promoted a new race to rival Victoria’s spring carnival in 2017
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023 Safe bet: the media relationships that give horse racing a good run in NSW Sydney’s main news providers have many interests in common with the pugnacious leadership of Racing NSW. Have they become too close?
AAP · Jul 19, 2023 Piggins, Heads inducted into NRL's hall of fame Rabbitohs great George Piggins and journalist Ian Heads have been inducted into the rugby league hall of fame in recognition of their service to the sport.
The New Daily · May 26, 2023 V’landys loses appeal in defamation case against ABC The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by Racing NSW chief Peter V'landys, saying an ABC program treated him "very shabbily" but didn't defame him.
AAP · May 26, 2023 V'landys loses appeal in defamation case against ABC The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by Racing NSW chief Peter V'landys, saying an ABC program treated him "very shabbily" but didn't defame him.