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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.

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NRL close in on concussion call for 11-day stand down

The ARL Commission will make an announcement next week on mandatory stand down for concussed players, with calls for flexibility and different 'gradings'.

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NRL open to expansion in 2025, PNG a legitimate option

The NRL has given the greatest indication yet a Pasifika side based largely out of Papua New Guinea could be a legitimate expansion chance for 2025.

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NRL 2023: five off-field issues the league and its bosses face this season

The players aren’t striking but questions linger around the Pride issue, a loss of trust in the NRL and the Dolphins’ success

The Guardian - AU

Manly's Aloiai adds support to NRL-wide Respect Round

Manly prop Josh Aloiai has backed Peter V'landys' push for an NRL-wide Respect Round, six months after he and other Sea Eagles sat out a rainbow-jersey match.

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NRL players warned off signing contracts

The Rugby League Players Association has urged NRL stars to reconsider agreeing to new contracts as the stalemate surrounding a new CBA continues.

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Gold Coast league 'godfather' remembered

Former rugby league player, coach and administrator Paul Broughton has died, aged 91.

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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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Pay talks explode as stars hit out at NRL

Some of the NRL's biggest names have hit out at head office as the pay war between the league and its players is further engulfed in drama.

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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

The Guardian - AU

NRL still open to Pride Round in 2023

A dedicated Pride Round won't be appear in an NRL draw when it is soon released, but powerbrokers will meet in coming months to decide whether it is introduced.

AAP

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

V'landys adamant funding can be resolved

ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says peace can be reached with clubs on funding, but the NRL will not hand over the power wanted by players.

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All western Sydney grand final a match-up made in heaven for the NRL

In terms of the code’s place in Sydney’s sporting landscape, Sunday’s decider will be the most symbolic in some time

ABC News

Peter V'landys defends decision to allow Taylan May to play NRL finals after being found guilty of assault

ARL commissioner Peter V'landys says Penrith fans should not be penalised by suspending Panthers winger Taylan May for the finals.

Newcastle Herald

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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

The Guardian - AU

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 grand final to stay in Sydney this year despite stadium stoush

Rugby league boss Peter V'landys says the NRL showpiece will remain in Sydney this year but floats the idea of a "Super Bowl-type concept" where the decider could be moved around the country.

AAP

NRL still in talks on grand final venue

The NRL are still undecided on where they will host the 2022 grand final as talks continue with both the NSW and Queensland governments.

Newcastle Herald

Incessant train strikes hit some of us in Hunter harder than others

The people of NSW who use public transport deserve better.

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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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V'landys prefers NRL GF to stay in Sydney

The ARL Commission will meet on Monday to decide whether to keep the 2022 NRL grand final in Sydney, with board members split on the matter.

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