NRL players will not use this weekend's trial tournament to protest against League Central but have warned the governing body they will not hesitate to take action if there is any backtracking on collective bargaining agreement (CBA) progress.
The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) and the NRL had been in talks all week as both factions attempted to resolve the CBA stalemate that has cast a shadow over the pre-season.
Male players had suggested they would use this weekend's newly created trial tournament to protest against the NRL's protracted handling of the negotiations by covering jersey sponsors or delaying kick-off times.
