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'Extraordinary measure': almost one million beanies sold for cancer

'This drives critical research, education and health care improvements.'

Newcastle Herald

Sporting codes unite in support for voice referendum

More than 20 leading Australian sports have come together to deliver a message in support of the voice to parliament ahead of the referendum.

AAP

New Zealand ponders bid to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup with Australia

NRL chief says France’s withdrawal is ‘disappointing’ but NZRL says it would be a great opportunity for Indigenous and Pasifika communities

The Guardian - AU

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Queensland determined to keep the NRL's highly successful Magic Round in Brisbane

The city gets $30 million in kickbacks for tackling the logistical nightmare that is eight NRL games in three days at one stadium. Several states have approached the NRL for hosting rights.

ABC News

‘Is that satire?’: Outrage as Peter V’landys describes NRL as ‘wagering content’

Australian rugby league boss saying ‘quiet part out loud’ in quest to generate revenue from US betting market, anti-gambling advocate says

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.

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AFL and NRL chiefs face grilling on gambling ad revenue

Chiefs of the AFL and NRL have defended their football codes under questioning about the reliance on gambling advertising revenue at a parliamentary inquiry.

The New Daily

Rugby league clubs' close relationships with betting increasingly at odds with other sports

NRL and AFL bosses are preparing to face a House of Representatives committee inquiry about online gambling.

ABC News

NRL star Joseph Suaalii to switch codes for three-year contract with Rugby Australia

RA and NSW Waratahs sign Roosters talent from October meaning Suaalii could play for Eddie Jones’ Wallabies in 2025

The Guardian - AU

NRL won't entertain war chest to stop Suaalii move

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the league will not throw money at players such as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to stop them moving to rugby union.

AAP

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.

AAP

North Queensland Cowboys investigate online abuse targeting winger Kyle Feldt after loss to Warriors

The NRL club is threatening to cancel memberships, saying it has a zero-tolerance policy for abusive behaviour, after several players and their partners were targeted.

ABC News

NRL orders mandatory 11-day stand down after concussions

The NRL is considering ramping up its concussion protocols further with saliva and blood testing after introducing a mandatory 11-day stand down for

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AAP

No Pride Round in NRL calendar for 2023

The NRL have opted against introducing a Pride Round in 2023, with the league to stick with the same themed rounds as previous years.

Newcastle Herald

Why the NRL says there'll be no cap dispensation if Knights stand down Ponga

The NRL currently offer dispensation for clubs who lose players to injuries in representative matches

AAP

No cap dispensation if Knights stand down Ponga

The NRL have indicated they are willing to look at salary cap dispensation for players stood down with concussion, but it won't come during this season.

ABC News

Why the NRL must make a stand for Latrell Mitchell and for the Indigenous community

As the game continues to deal with the fallout from the Latrell Mitchell incident, the NRL must take a stand against racism.

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NRL CEO Andrew Abdo vows to educate, sanction fan who racially abused Latrell Mitchell

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has vowed to sanction and educate the fan who racially abused Latrell Mitchell but stopped short of guaranteeing a lifetime ban.

The New Daily

Abdo vows to rid NRL of racism after Mitchell slur

NRL chief Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to protect its players and eradicate racist fans, after Latrell Mitchell was abused at Penrith.

AAP

Inglis demands life bans as racism repeats on Mitchell

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to eradicate racist fans, as Greg Inglis called for life bans following abuse of Latrell Mitchell.

The New Daily

‘Stamp it out’: Rabbitohs call for life bans after racial abuse of player

South Sydney's coach has called for life bans after a teenager hurled sickening racial abuse at fullback Latrell Mitchell.

AAP

Racial abuse of Mitchell to be reported to police

Jason Demetriou has confirmed the Rabbitohs will file a police report after a teenage fan allegedly racially abused Latrell Mitchell.

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

The New Daily

NRL boss Andrew Abdo refusing to budge on concussion protocols

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says the independent doctor in the bunker will stay, insisting the code has the right approach to on-field concussions.

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