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Referees erred on disruptor, but the rule will stay

The NRL say there is a good reason why the disruptor rule is here to stay, while clearing up a growing misconception around one-handed bat backs.

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NRL concede bunker got obstruction call wrong

Graham Annesley has admitted the NRL was wrong to deny Penrith a preliminary-final try against Cronulla, in a bid to clear up confusion on concussions.

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No Cleary sanction after 'unhelpful' bunker critique

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will escape sanction for his attack on NRL bunker officiating after a contentious no-try call in the Panthers' preliminary final win.

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NRL puts issue of milking, high shots back on players

Graham Annesley has shot down claims of an NRL crackdown on high tackles ahead of the finals, saying the easiest way to lower penalties is to lower contact.

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'Looks like Flanagan bit him', says ex-teammate Radley

Kyle Flanagan's alleged biting of Stephen Crichton has proven a talking point out of round 23 of the NRL season.

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No bunker error despite Eels' obstruction protests: NRL

The NRL says the bunker was correct not to overturn Penrith's winning try against Parramatta or award Canberra a try after an incorrect knock-on decision.

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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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Kennedy ban for good of park referees: Annesley

Graham Annesley has defended the NRL's decision to ban Will Kennedy for colliding with a referee, saying it keeps match officials safe in park football.

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'Unacceptable' Warriors were denied late penalty: NRL

The NRL says it is "unacceptable" the Warriors did not receive a penalty at a crucial juncture of their loss to Canterbury.

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Sin bin appears here to stay despite NRL coaches' pleas

The sin bin has re-emerged as a hot topic among NRL coaches in recent days but the league looks unlikely to heed calls for change.

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Josh Aloiai should have gone to sin bin for trip: NRL

Josh Aloiai should not have remained on the field after he tripped Daine Laurie during Manly's defeat by Penrith, the NRL's head of football says.

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Annesley backs bunker on Kelly no-try, rebutts Hasler

NRL head of football Graham Annesley supports the bunker's ruling to overturn an on-field decision of try to Gold Coast's Brian Kelly in the loss to Newcastle.

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'Not a gender issue': NRL launches defence of referee

NRL head of football Graham Annesley has defended the performance of referee Kasey Badger amid intense scrutiny over her officiating.

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Refs have improved in officiating hip drop tackles: NRL

Two players were sin-binned for hip-drop style tackles in round five only to avoid bans, but the NRL says its referees are getting better at policing the issue.

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Edwards still unclear amid NRL's obstruction debate

Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards believes the NRL's obstruction rule is still unclear after finding himself at the centre of a controversial call in round four.

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'System not broken': NRL talks down obstruction fears

The NRL has denied claims the interpretation of the obstruction rule makes it easy to play for penalties, saying an element of doubt only helps officials.

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May should have been charged over Walsh clash: NRL

The NRL's football boss has spoken out over Taylan May's full-blooded challenge that has left Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh sidelined for up to a month.

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NRL drops referee after no-try call in Bulldogs game

Referee Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski has been dropped for round three after a controversial no-try call in Cronulla's win over Canterbury.

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'Dudded': Eels lament refereeing after Panthers loss

Parramatta have lamented the officiating of their 26-18 loss to Penrith at BlueBet Stadium.

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NRL defends Dally M anonymity after voting puzzlers

The NRL says anonymity of Dally M voters is crucial after some round-one votes left fans puzzled.

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NRL gives bunker power to step in on field-goal shots

The NRL's bunker will review all field-goal shots in 2024, encouraging it to step in and penalise teams for using kick blockers or markers who are not square.

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NRL hope new kick-off rules reduce concussions

New NRL rules encouraging short kick-offs and dropouts are aimed at unpredictability, but there is also a hope from head office it will reduce concussions.

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Ex-ref's third fumble as lawsuit against NRL booted

An ex-rugby league referee who claimed he was criticised for his British accent and later dismissed has failed in his third attempt at suing his former bosses.

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NRL scraps penalties for short dropouts, kick-offs

The NRL will encourage teams to perform more short dropouts and kick offs by removing penalties for those that don't go 10 metres or land in the field of play.

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Bunker couldn't call back all forward passes: NRL

The ARL Commission will review whether the bunker should rule on forward passes, but camera angles would still mean only some are called back before tries.

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