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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.

ABC News

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.

AAP

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

The people of NSW who use public transport deserve better.

Newcastle Herald

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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.

AAP

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.

AAP

Sydney Morning Herald slips up on shape of water ‘nonsense’

Sunday Life story about the health benefits of ‘structured water’ is withdrawn over conflict of interest. Plus: the Tele’s true love

The Guardian - AU

Hasler sees NSW premier's view on stadiums

Manly coach Des Hasler concedes he can understand why the upgrade of suburban grounds such as Brookvale Oval are not a priority for the NSW government.

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Rugby league boss Peter V'landys accuses Dominic Perrottet of making excuses in stadium backflip

Peter V'landys launches into criticism of Dominic Perrottet for reneging on a deal to upgrade suburban stadiums as part of agreement to keep NRL Grand Final in Sydney.

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NRL sets deadline to decide GF venue

The NRL has revealed they must decide within days whether to move the grand final from Sydney to Brisbane, amid the stadia stoush with the NSW government.

AAP

NSW Sports Minister says moving NRL grand final from Sydney would be 'extraordinary' move

NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayres says the state government has spent $1.5 billion on projects that "massively benefits" the NRL, and thinks it will "do the right thing" in keeping the grand final in Sydney.

ABC News

Manly owner backs seven to play in future

Manly boss Scott Penn hopes the NRL's rainbow jersey drama will result in a league-wide inclusion round in 2023, confident all his players would feature in it.

AAP

The furore over the Manly Pride jersey has caused confusion, but respect for all is key to moving forward

Poor communication led to the furore over the Manly Pride jersey, but the individuals speaking out on the issue since have shown respect and leadership, writes Tracey Holmes.

ABC News

Manly Sea Eagles players plan boycott over pride jersey

An Australian rugby league coach has apologised after a pride jersey released by his club as part of an inclusivity initiative caused a boycott from several players.

Evening Standard

NRL unlikely to reverse result: V'landys

ARLC chairman Peter V'landys says the door is open for the NRL to reverse the result of Wests Tigers' loss to North Queensland, but it is unlikely.

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The Independent UK

Rugby league players refuse to play NRL game in pride jersey

Seven Manly Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a National Rugby League match in Australia because they’re unwilling to wear an inclusion jersey

AAP

V'landys open to new NRL inclusion round

Peter V'landys is open to adding an inclusion round to the NRL's calendar with the idea pitched several times by former Manly star Ian Roberts.

AAP

Don't move mid-year Pacific Tests: Bennett

Wayne Bennett has called on the NRL to reverse its decision to scrap the Pacific Test weekend.

The Guardian - AU

Is it time for the dream of North Sydney Bears’ long-awaited return to finally become a reality?

Commercial viability. NRL support. West Australian desire. Goodwill. The path appears to be clearing to bring back the grand old club

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ABC News

Isaah Yeo 'should have come off' after suffering head knock during Origin I, Peter V'landys says

Rugby league boss Peter V'landys says the independent doctor followed the correct process following Isaah Yeo's head knock, but he still thinks the Blues forward should have left the field.

AAP

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.

AAP

NRL grand final set to remain in Sydney

The NRL grand final will remain in Sydney long-term if an agreement reached between Peter V'landys and NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is finalised.

ABC News

NRL grand final to stay in NSW 'at this stage' after talks between ARL boss and NSW Premier

ARL Commission Chairman Peter V'landys says the NRL grand final will stay in New South Wales "at this stage" following talks with the Premier today.

The Guardian - AU

NRL threatens to take grand final away from Sydney over stadium demands

Peter V’landys says event could be held in Brisbane unless NSW government diverts stadium funding to suburban grounds

AAP

NRL to examine early transfer rules

The issue of players speaking with rival clubs 18 months out from their existing contracts ending could be addressed under the NRL's push for new transfer laws.

The Guardian - AU

NSW premier dismisses Queensland’s bid for NRL grand final

With talk of a bidding war between Sydney and Brisbane, former Maroons skipper suggests MCG host the season decider

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