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V'landys turns on charm before crack at Perth media

While Western Australia premier Roger Cook fought off criticism of the Perth Bears deal, ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys was joking about breakfast TV.

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NRL approves revised Perth expansion bid to bring back the Bears

The ARLC agrees in principle to WA government proposal with existing clubs and Rugby League Players’ Association still to sign off the deal

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How NRL plans to get more PNG players onto club lists

Each club will be allowed to sign two cap-exempt players from PNG in an effort to build the Pacific nation's depth ahead of the new team's admission to the NRL.

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Rebuffed Perth NRL bid made new $20m licence fee offer

The cashed-up Perth consortium that the NRL rejected to run a new franchise in 2027 had made a stunning revised offer that included a $20 million licence fee.

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‘It’s time’: PNG residents back NRL team but cost and benefits uncertain

Australian government plans include funds for education programs while locals estimate 80% of population follow rugby league

The Guardian - AU

Kumuls captain wants Bennett to coach PNG NRL team

PNG captain Kyle Laybutt is backing a home-based NRL team and wants Wayne Bennett as the inaugural coach.

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Injury, anger and timeless inspiration set the stage for a gripping State of Origin series opener

NSW shrugs off injury and anger at its jersey, while Queensland draws on a decades-old motto for inspiration ahead of State of Origin opener.

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Mark Carroll urges NRL to 'look after' retired players amid concerns about long-term concussion effects

Rugby league cult hero Mark Carroll calls on the NRL to assist retired players who are struggling with the effects of concussion suffered during their careers.

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Manly pass call wrong but tracking tech still a way off

The NRL won't rush to introduce ball-tracking technology before the end of 2023 despite admitting to an error in a crucial try-scoring situation in round four.

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RLPA doubles down, lashes NRL offer

The RLPA is standing by its decision to reject the Collective Bargaining Agreement proposed by the NRL as tensions between the two parties reach critical mass.

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NRL loses appeal over NSW board election

An appeal by the Australian NRL body against the exclusion of Cronulla boss Dino Mezzatesta from NSW Rugby League's board has failed.

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From 'Dally M' to 'Maggie M': Rugby league considering award name change to honour pioneer of the women's game

Maggie Moloney burst onto the scene in 1921 in what's believed to be the first public game of women's rugby league in Australia. Now, the pioneer could be honoured by the NRLW's top gong.

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How the NRL played politics and emerged as the big winner from grand final stoush

The league has successfully managed to manoeuvre into a strong position that will serve it well for years to come

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NRL grand final to be played in Sydney, ending NSW and Queensland battle for event

The ARLC has chosen NSW to stage this year’s showpiece event, with hosting rights for future editions to be sold to the highest bidder

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NRL, NSW govt to meet on grand final

The NRL has pushed back making a decision on the venue for the 2022 grand final to allow for another meeting with the NSW government on stadiums and the event.

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Suite deal: NRL to open rugby league-themed hotel in Brisbane

Queenslanders who dream of a closer bond with Wally Lewis will soon be able to sleep in a suite named after the rugby league great in an NRL-themed hotel

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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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NRLW edging closer to faster expansion

The NRL is moving closer towards going straight to 10 teams in its women's competition in 2023 as part of an accelerated expansion process.

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Election snafu can't doom NSW Rugby board

Despite irregularities which excluded Cronulla's CEO from the NSW Rugby League's board a legal victory means it will not have to run its elections again.

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Court told to stay out of league stoush

The Australian and NSW rugby league bodies are standing by their decisions in a legal dispute that saw funding withheld from NSW over a controversial election.

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NSWRL, ARL Commission headed to court

The NSW Rugby League has launched legal action against the ARL Commission, with the two parties to face off in the NSW Supreme Court.

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Angry NSWRL threaten ARLC over funds

The NSWRL have hit out at Peter V'landys, claiming they haven't heard from the ARLC chair since their election and threatening action if funding isn't resumed.

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NSWRL demands ARLC pay funds by Monday pm

The NSW Rugby League have demanded the ARL Commission pay their funding in full by Monday and retract claims of a constitutional breach.

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