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Abdo warns clubs face sanctions if they approach Galvin

The NRL have warned they will punish any club who speaks to Lachlan Galvin while he is contracted to Wests Tigers, as the teen's close friend backs him to stay.

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NRL addresses 'very serious' allegation against player

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has addressed rape allegations levelled at a Queensland-based NRL player.

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NRL won't celebrate Michael Jennings' 300th game

Michael Jennings' past indiscretions have led the NRL to step back from marking his 300-game milestone with the traditional celebrations.

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Is it wild to hope Wests might step in to save our Newcastle Jets?

Letters: 'Time for Wests to step up' Different shaped ball, same principle.

Newcastle Herald

Travel no problem as Ivan Cleary eyes off Las Vegas

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary wants his team to kick off the 2025 season in Las Vegas, unfazed by logistical hurdles as the NRL weighs up its options.

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No special treatment for Latrell in swearing saga: Abdo

Chief executive Andrew Abdo says he is comfortable with the way the NRL has handled Latrell Mitchell's swearing saga.

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Be respectful: NRL stars warned after Latrell interview

Latrell Mitchell's X-rated post-match interview has driven NRL boss Andrew Abdo to remind players of their responsibilities when speaking to the media.

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NRL has failed by not going harder on Leniu: Thurston

Johnathan Thurston has claimed the NRL has failed by not giving Spencer Leniu a lengthier ban for racism, arguing for 12 matches instead of eight.

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NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur

The NRL remains confident in its player-education programs despite banning Spencer Leniu for eight matches over a racial slur aimed at Brisbane's Ezra Mam.

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V'landys vows no Vegas visa issues as NRL, clubs meet

The NRL and its four touring clubs have found financial middle ground over Las Vegas expenses, while Peter V'landys insists there will be no player visa issues.

AAP

NRL cap exemptions for rugby raids will be fair: Abdo

NRL boss Andrew Abdo says salary-cap incentives for a raid on rival codes could be implemented without jeopardising a level playing field for all clubs.

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Coach feedback may not sway NRLW expansion plan: Abdo

Seven of the NRLW's 10 head coaches are against expanding the competition in 2024 but that won't necessarily stop the league from adding more teams.

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Ref Klein dropped as Abdo lashes NRL's 'blame culture'

The NRL's CEO Andrew Abdo says the sport has a problem with blame as the league drops a top-ranking match official over his performance in the semi-finals.

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No change to grand final time if Warriors qualify: NRL

The NRL will not consider shifting the grand final to an earlier timeslot if the Auckland-based Warriors beat Brisbane to qualify for the showpiece match.

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QRL and NRL go to war over funding for expansion

NRL boss Andrew Abdo has hit back at QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher's anger over a decision not to fund Gold Coast and North Queensland teams in the Queensland Cup.

Newcastle Herald

NRL players could ditch media for months amid contract war

The NRL's players are prepared to shun game-day media commitments for months

AAP

Brown cops $40k fine, seven games for sexual touching

Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has been sanctioned by the NRL after being found guilty of two counts of sexual touching.

Newcastle Herald

'Extraordinary measure': almost one million beanies sold for cancer

'This drives critical research, education and health care improvements.'

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Sporting codes unite in support for voice referendum

More than 20 leading Australian sports have come together to deliver a message in support of the voice to parliament ahead of the referendum.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand ponders bid to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup with Australia

NRL chief says France’s withdrawal is ‘disappointing’ but NZRL says it would be a great opportunity for Indigenous and Pasifika communities

ABC News

Queensland determined to keep the NRL's highly successful Magic Round in Brisbane

The city gets $30 million in kickbacks for tackling the logistical nightmare that is eight NRL games in three days at one stadium. Several states have approached the NRL for hosting rights.

The Guardian - AU

‘Is that satire?’: Outrage as Peter V’landys describes NRL as ‘wagering content’

Australian rugby league boss saying ‘quiet part out loud’ in quest to generate revenue from US betting market, anti-gambling advocate says

ABC News

Jack Wighton calls out racist abuse on social media, NRL integrity unit investigating

Indigenous NRL star Jack Wighton is subjected to torrents of racist abuse after announcing he will leave Canberra to play for South Sydney in the 2024 season.

ABC News

Melbourne Storm chair pleads with NRL boss to abandon plans for rugby union raid

Melbourne Storm chair Matt Tripp appeals to Peter V'Landys not to use the NRL's money to chase rugby union stars and to instead invest in keeping the league's big names.

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AFL and NRL chiefs face grilling on gambling ad revenue

Chiefs of the AFL and NRL have defended their football codes under questioning about the reliance on gambling advertising revenue at a parliamentary inquiry.

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