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The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Abdo

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.

ABC News

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

Newcastle Herald

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.

AAP

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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No timeline on NRLW professionalism: Abdo

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has been unable to give the game's female stars a timeline on when the NRLW competition would become fully professional.

ABC News

NRL All Stars game to be taken to New Zealand next year, according to Māori coach David Kidwell

Māori All Stars coach David Kidwell says Andrew Abdo has promised to take the exhibition match across the Tasman next season.

AAP

NRL determined to avoid rescheduling games

CEO Andrew Abdo says the NRL is determined to avoid rescheduling matches due to COVID-19 and has outlined its plan to ensure the competition's "continuity".

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