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Traded like assets, expected to be loyal: the unique double standard of being an Australian footy player

Few issues in Australian sport generate as much media noise or emotional fan reactions as player movement, especially in our major winter codes the National Rugby League (NRL) and Australian Football League (AFL).

The Conversation

RLPA want talks to avoid missing more NRLW superstars

The NRL's decision to block Newcastle signing New Zealand superstar Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has prompted calls for more flexibility for female players.

AAP

McInnes not shocked by players training with concussion

While not surprised some players choose to hide concussion symptoms, Cronulla's Cam McInnes is urging peers to work with the NRL to prevent long-term issues.

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Training sessions a ‘blind spot’ in concussion fight, say rugby league players

Rugby league players have declared the training field to be the next battleground with the NRL in a bid to protect brain health

The Guardian - AU

NRL sure PNG team can be strong despite November 1 rule

A PNG-based team is set to enter the NRL in 2028, but current rules mean they must wait almost two years to begin negotiating with contracted players.

AAP

RLPA wants more pay or no Thursday games in NRLW draw

The NRL is facing pressure from the Rugby League Players Association to compensate NRLW players for featuring in midweek matches.

AAP

NRL players begin to push back against ‘negative agendas’ with alternative media careers

A growing cohort are cutting out the traditional media middleman to reach fans directly and present themselves on their own terms

The Guardian - AU

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Critics come with territory for Latrell: Koloamatangi

Latrell Mitchell's South Sydney teammate Keaon Koloamatangi says being "hammered" with scrutiny is a reality of playing in the NRL.

AAP

Players union marks 300-gamer Jennings despite NRL snub

Controversial NRL player Michael Jennings' looming 300-game milestone has been highlighted by the Rugby League Players Association.

AAP

Furious RLPA wants Volkman the line-in-sand moment

Clint Newton has demanded the Ronald Volkman saga becomes a line-in-the-sand moment for contracting, with the Rugby League Players Association CEO furious.

AAP

Media boycott effective tool in NRL pay war: Burgess

NRL players' union delegate Tom Burgess believes the player-led media boycott can kickstart stalled talks over the sport's collective bargaining agreement.

AAP

Maroons coaches pick up slack after RLPA media blackout

Maroons coach Billy Slater says larrikin assistant coach Allan Langer could find himself on the "speaking roster" after the RLPA imposed a player-media ban.

AAP

RLPA using NRL players: Canberra coach Ricky Stuart

As tensions continue to boil surrounding the NRL's collective bargaining agreement, Ricky Stuart has accused the players' union of using uninformed players.

AAP

NRL players could ditch media for months amid contract war

The NRL's players are prepared to shun game-day media commitments for months

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The Guardian - AU

NRL and NRLW players to boycott media as pay negotiations break down

Rugby league players will boycott media duties after negotiations with the NRL over the collective bargaining agreement come to a head

AAP

NRL players could ditch media for months amid CBA war

Players will boycott game-day media commitments, including during State of Origin III, as part of an ongoing CBA dispute between the NRL and the RLPA.

AAP

RLPA unhappy as NRL pay talks hit another impasse

Players' union boss Clint Newton has made clear his frustration over the latest impasse in negotiations with a settlement offer to be rejected by the NRL.

AAP

Cherry-Evans says players may allow NRL trade changes

Players' union president Daly Cherry-Evans has given the strongest indication yet his association could allow the NRL to change contract windows.

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NRLW stars finally get security as contracting begins

NRLW players will finally be given the security of contracts after the league and players' union opened the window for players to sign with clubs for 2023.

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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.

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NRL strike action possible as CBA talks grind on

Players could resort to industrial action as the NRL are given an ultimatum over slow-moving collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

The New Daily

‘Disgusting‘: Sport’s big names back Latrell Mitchell after shocking racist abuse

Penrith's Nathan Cleary calls the racial abuse of Latrell Mitchell "disgusting", headlining the big names calling for life bans on offenders.

The Guardian - AU

‘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

ABC News

'The NRL doesn't trust coaches': Ricky Stuart, Wayne Bennett call for changes to NRL concussion-spotting system

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has joined the chorus of coaches calling for an overhaul to the NRL's current procedure for spotting concussions.

The Guardian - AU

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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