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Pacific pitch: new bid's grand plans for NRL expansion

A bid team based out of Auckland have told the NRL they want to play games in Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands each year, representing the people of the Pacific.

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NRL to resume Perth talks after March state election

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo is confident the league can still go to 20 teams, with Perth talks to resume in March and another bid team throwing their hat in the ring.

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Calls grow for increased games for Indigenous All Stars

As the All Stars weekend grapples for a place in a congested NRL calendar, CEO Andrew Abdo says creating more fixtures for the Indigenous side has potential.

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Ponga explains All Stars stance after Kangaroos saga

Kalyn Ponga has delved into his decision to accept a Maori All Stars call-up after turning down the chance to represent Australia late last year.

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Bears backflip on licence fee as bid on 'life support'

The chief architect of the Western Bears' bid for entry into the NRL says he is committed to going back to the negotiating table and offering a licence fee.

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Souths still unhappy with Mitchell ban, want answers

South Sydney are still pursuing further clarification on the Latrell Mitchell ban, with the club's CEO saying he still has several questions over the process.

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'Ridiculous' for Bennett to suggest bunker is cut: NRL

Andrew Abdo has confirmed the NRL's bunker system is here to stay despite frustrations from outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.

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Mitchell says he's fit as Souths NRL stoush drags on

Latrell Mitchell has taken to social media to ask for answers from the NRL, as South Sydney sought legal advice in their bid to wipe his NRL ban in 2024.

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Melbourne savour NRL silverware before final round

Awarding Melbourne the JJ Giltinan Shield, NRL boss Andrew Abdo has lauded coach Craig Bellamy after he steered the Storm to a sixth minor premiership.

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NRL reject Souths, Mitchell likely to serve ban in 2025

Latrell Mitchell is likely to serve his one-game suspension in 2025 after the NRL rejected South Sydney's application to have it wiped this season.

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Nine Entertainment CEO returns to office after Olympics trip as five-day strike comes to end

Mike Sneesby returns after a week in Paris entertaining the likes of Peter V’landys and NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo

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NRL open to less games in 20-team competition

The NRL will consider different season structures as part of an expanded 20-team competition, including reducing the number of matches played per club.

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NRLW players push for longer season, then more teams

The NRL is set to sell broadcast rights to the NRLW for the first time in the 2028 deal, with professional contracts, season length and teams all up for debate.

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NRL stands firm on Origin bans, handling of fight night

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has rejected calls for State of Origin bans to only be served in representative matches, backing the league's current judicial system.

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NRL to dazzle Las Vegas in nine-hour extravaganza

The NRL has confirmed its four teams for Las Vegas in 2025, with Penrith, Cronulla, Canberra and the Warriors all part of a nine-hour rugby league extravaganza.

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NRL insists competitiveness part of PNG criteria

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has maintained that the league will consider whether a team in Papua New Guinea will be competitive on-field before expansion is approved.

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Abdo warns clubs face sanctions if they approach Galvin

The NRL have warned they will punish any club who speaks to Lachlan Galvin while he is contracted to Wests Tigers, as the teen's close friend backs him to stay.

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NRL addresses 'very serious' allegation against player

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has addressed rape allegations levelled at a Queensland-based NRL player.

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NRL won't celebrate Michael Jennings' 300th game

Michael Jennings' past indiscretions have led the NRL to step back from marking his 300-game milestone with the traditional celebrations.

Newcastle Herald

Is it wild to hope Wests might step in to save our Newcastle Jets?

Letters: 'Time for Wests to step up' Different shaped ball, same principle.

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Travel no problem as Ivan Cleary eyes off Las Vegas

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary wants his team to kick off the 2025 season in Las Vegas, unfazed by logistical hurdles as the NRL weighs up its options.

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No special treatment for Latrell in swearing saga: Abdo

Chief executive Andrew Abdo says he is comfortable with the way the NRL has handled Latrell Mitchell's swearing saga.

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Be respectful: NRL stars warned after Latrell interview

Latrell Mitchell's X-rated post-match interview has driven NRL boss Andrew Abdo to remind players of their responsibilities when speaking to the media.

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NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

Johnathan Thurston has claimed the NRL has failed by not giving Spencer Leniu a lengthier ban for racism, arguing for 12 matches instead of eight.

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NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur

The NRL remains confident in its player-education programs despite banning Spencer Leniu for eight matches over a racial slur aimed at Brisbane's Ezra Mam.

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