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. AAP · Mar 19, 2024
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. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
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. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
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. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
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 · Jan 25, 2024
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. AAP · Nov 14, 2023
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. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
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. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
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. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
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. AAP · Jul 7, 2023
NRL players could ditch media for months amid contract war The NRL's players are prepared to shun game-day media commitments for months Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2023
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. AAP · Jul 3, 2023
'Extraordinary measure': almost one million beanies sold for cancer 'This drives critical research, education and health care improvements.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2023
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. AAP · May 26, 2023
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023 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 · May 4, 2023 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 · May 2, 2023 ‘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 · Apr 26, 2023 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 · Apr 26, 2023 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.
The New Daily · Apr 4, 2023 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.
ABC News · Apr 3, 2023 Rugby league clubs' close relationships with betting increasingly at odds with other sports NRL and AFL bosses are preparing to face a House of Representatives committee inquiry about online gambling.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023 NRL star Joseph Suaalii to switch codes for three-year contract with Rugby Australia RA and NSW Waratahs sign Roosters talent from October meaning Suaalii could play for Eddie Jones’ Wallabies in 2025
AAP · Mar 25, 2023 NRL won't entertain war chest to stop Suaalii move NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo says the league will not throw money at players such as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to stop them moving to rugby union.
AAP · Mar 25, 2023 Tensions thaw between NRL and RLPA, boycotts end The NRL and players' association are close to reaching agreement after protracted pay talks, with the union dropping their boycott of the league's promotions.
ABC News · Mar 19, 2023 North Queensland Cowboys investigate online abuse targeting winger Kyle Feldt after loss to Warriors The NRL club is threatening to cancel memberships, saying it has a zero-tolerance policy for abusive behaviour, after several players and their partners were targeted.