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Risk worth reward in new NRL trial format

The NRL has unveiled new rules for its two-week pre-season tournament, with $100,000 in prize money up for grabs and an emphasis on attacking football.

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NRL, clubs move close to funding agreement

The NRL and its clubs have moved closer towards finalising a funding agreement for the next five seasons.

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NRL adamant funding agreement in sight

Andrew Abdo has insisted that there is a clear plan for overdue funding agreements with NRL clubs to be finalised soon after meeting with several CEOs.

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The NRL’s funding feud, a breakaway league and what it means for the game

The league is at odds with its players and clubs over myriad issues, with even a rebel competition in the mix

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NRL braced for standoff with clubs and players amid reports of breakaway league

The NRL is bracing itself for potentially fractious negotiations on multiple fronts as the league faces up to reports of a breakaway competition

The Guardian - AU

Knights halfback Jesse Southwell's desire to be 'better than the boys'

The rookie halfback opened up on her development.

Newcastle Herald

RLPA unhappy with Moran's NRLW punishment

The Rugby League Players Union claim the NRL has gone over the top in punishing NRLW player Caitlin Moran, saying several decisions have been head-scratchers.

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NRL suspends Newcastle Knights player Caitlin Moran following social media controversy

"Moran today met with National Rugby League chief executive officer Andrew Abdo to discuss the situation."

Newcastle Herald

Abdo dismisses Raiders 'short straw' claim

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has argued the finals series draw is fair after Canberra complained about travelling to Melbourne on a six-day turnaround.

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Koroisau hurt as Panthers trounce Warriors

Penrith have thrashed the Warriors 46-12 in their second last game of the NRL regular season but an injury to Api Koroisau soured the big win.

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'Unmatched breach of confidentiality': RLPA boss Clint Newton slams handling of Knights' drug tests

Let's be honest, there is nothing random about how the [drug-testing] policy has been applied in this case.

Newcastle Herald

Will we find out the results of Knights stars' drug tests? NRL CEO has his say

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo defended the integrity unit's decision to investigate.

Newcastle Herald

NRL policy to keep Knights' tests in house

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has backed the NRL integrity unit decision to investigate Newcastle's toilet cubicle drama involving Kalyn Ponga and Kurt Mann.

AAP

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart facing one-week suspension and $25,000 fine for 'weak-gutted dog' remark

The NRL has levied Canberra coach Ricky Stuart with a fine and suspension for labelling Panthers five-eighth Jaeman Salmon a "weak-gutted dog".

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NRL chief Andrew Abdo responds to 'very concerning' death threats sent to Parramatta's Mitchell Moses

Star Parramatta half-back Mitchell Moses says he was subject to repeated death threats in the lead-up to his side's NRL clash with the Warriors.

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NRL plots new path for international game

The scrapping of rugby league's Pacific Test weekend leaves an important part of the international game's future up in the air.

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Rep round axing 'disappointing': Foran

Kieran Foran says it's "disappointing" the ARLC has chosen to scrap representative round but the NRL's CEO says international football remains a high priority.

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NRL players call for more Indigenous coaches in senior rugby league roles

South Sydney's Alex Johnston and Canberra's Adam Elliott say the NRL would benefit from having more Indigenous coaches in the game's ranks.

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Brisbane braces for more NRL magic

Brisbane is locked in as the home of the NRL's Magic Round for the next two years and despite heavy rain, near-capacity crowds are expected at Suncorp Stadium.

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NRL not worried by Dolphins' player misses

The NRL say they aren't worried about the Dolphins' inability to make a splash in the player market as the competition descends on Brisbane for Magic Round.

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Faster NRLW expansion on cards for 2023

The ARL Commission is seriously considering accelerating the NRLW expansion process to increase the number of teams from six to 10, a year earlier than planned.

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Abdo, Griffin unhappy Tupou stayed on

St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin is unhappy Daniel Tupou was not binned for a high hit, claiming he would've got two years in jail for it last season.

Newcastle Herald

TOOHEY'S NEWS: 'Lightweight' Knights need a powerful voice

Off the field, the club is a lightweight when it comes to wielding any sort of influence or power at head office.

AAP

Burgess named in squad despite charge

George Burgess has been named in St George Illawarra's squad to face Cronulla, as the NRL decide whether to stand him down after a sexual touching charge.

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NRL eye balance of speed and style in 2022

After a year of record scorelines and blowout scores, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo insists every team can hope again in 2022 but the truth remains to be seen.

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