NRL orders mandatory 11-day stand down after concussions The NRL is considering ramping up its concussion protocols further with saliva and blood testing after introducing a mandatory 11-day stand down for The New Daily · Mar 15, 2023
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. AAP · Mar 14, 2023
Why the NRL says there'll be no cap dispensation if Knights stand down Ponga The NRL currently offer dispensation for clubs who lose players to injuries in representative matches Newcastle Herald · Mar 14, 2023
No cap dispensation if Knights stand down Ponga The NRL have indicated they are willing to look at salary cap dispensation for players stood down with concussion, but it won't come during this season. AAP · Mar 14, 2023
Why the NRL must make a stand for Latrell Mitchell and for the Indigenous community As the game continues to deal with the fallout from the Latrell Mitchell incident, the NRL must take a stand against racism. ABC News · Mar 10, 2023
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo vows to educate, sanction fan who racially abused Latrell Mitchell NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has vowed to sanction and educate the fan who racially abused Latrell Mitchell but stopped short of guaranteeing a lifetime ban. ABC News · Mar 10, 2023
Abdo vows to rid NRL of racism after Mitchell slur NRL chief Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to protect its players and eradicate racist fans, after Latrell Mitchell was abused at Penrith. The New Daily · Mar 10, 2023
Inglis demands life bans as racism repeats on Mitchell NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to eradicate racist fans, as Greg Inglis called for life bans following abuse of Latrell Mitchell. AAP · Mar 10, 2023
‘Stamp it out’: Rabbitohs call for life bans after racial abuse of player South Sydney's coach has called for life bans after a teenager hurled sickening racial abuse at fullback Latrell Mitchell. The New Daily · Mar 9, 2023
Racial abuse of Mitchell to be reported to police Jason Demetriou has confirmed the Rabbitohs will file a police report after a teenage fan allegedly racially abused Latrell Mitchell. AAP · Mar 9, 2023
‘Jumping at shadows’: NRL coaches go to war with League chiefs over on-field concussions After a weekend of drama, confusion and criticism from NRL coaches, CEO Andrew Abdo has been forced to defend its management of on-field concussions The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023
NRL boss Andrew Abdo refusing to budge on concussion protocols NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says the independent doctor in the bunker will stay, insisting the code has the right approach to on-field concussions. The New Daily · Mar 5, 2023
NRL don't trust coaches on concussions: Ricky Stuart Canberra coach Ricky Stuart agrees with Dolphins mentor Wayne Bennett that clubs should be back in sole control of identifying player concussions. AAP · Mar 4, 2023
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 · Feb 28, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2023 From bush to beach: new NRL club offers hope for a region ‘people usually drive through to get to Sunshine Coast’ The Dolphins represent a region quietly shedding its small-town vibe. Can the team provide the area with an identity worthy of the national stage?
The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023 This NRL pre-season is The Wire, Home and Away and House of Cards combined Already there have been allegations of secret recordings, two players wrestling in the street and the union threatening to strike
AAP · Feb 8, 2023 NRL player-boycott threat escalates as deadline set The war between the NRL hierarchy and its players has ramped up after an RLPA conference resolved to take industrial action to the next level.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023 NRL and players remain a long way from peace in protracted pay dispute Failure to secure a new CBA has led to media boycotts, talk of strikes and threats to the NRLW as uncertainty hovers over the new season
AAP · Jan 24, 2023 Risk worth reward in new NRL trial format The NRL has unveiled new rules for its two-week pre-season tournament, with $100,000 in prize money up for grabs and an emphasis on attacking football.
AAP · Nov 17, 2022 NRL, clubs move close to funding agreement The NRL and its clubs have moved closer towards finalising a funding agreement for the next five seasons.
AAP · Nov 8, 2022 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.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022 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 · Nov 7, 2022 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
Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2022 Knights halfback Jesse Southwell's desire to be 'better than the boys' The rookie halfback opened up on her development.
AAP · Sep 15, 2022 RLPA unhappy with Moran's NRLW punishment The Rugby League Players Union claim the NRL has gone over the top in punishing NRLW player Caitlin Moran, saying several decisions have been head-scratchers.