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NRL and players agree to pay deal

NRL and players agree to pay deal

The NRL players have accepted a 20 percent pay cut in the wake of the sport's COVID-19 financial crisis. 5 May 2020
Channel 9 threatens to walk away from NRL

Channel 9 threatens to walk away from NRL

Nine chief executive Hugh Marks has demanded that the NRL reduce its broadcast rights fee, stating that it could force the network to end the long-standing relationship between themselves and the code. 5 May 2020
Mitchell and Addo-Carr out until 2am before loss to Tonga

Mitchell and Addo-Carr out until 2am before loss to Tonga

Australia Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has revealed that pair Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr were out late into the eve of their historic loss to Tonga last season. This is compounded by their highly publicised social distancing breach which has put their representative careers on thin ice. 4 May 2020
Anti-vaxxers jeopardise NRL's return

Anti-vaxxers jeopardise NRL's return

NRL's May 28 restart continues to run into roadblocks. As rugby league aims to be the first major code to return to action after COVID-19 grounded the sporting world, vaccination concerns amongst a minority of players threaten to halt the progress of league officials. 4 May 2020
Warriors cleared but pay dispute still divides the NRL

Warriors cleared but pay dispute still divides the NRL

The Australian Federal Government has given the New Zealand Warriors clearance to fly into Australia ahead of the May 28 NRL restart as the code continues to handle player anger towards their pay. 1 May 2020
'If any of you f*** this up...': Bellamy blasts players' social media use

'If any of you f*** this up...': Bellamy blasts players' social media use

In light of recent player misbehaviours that have plagued the NRL during the COVID-19 epidemic, Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy reportedly went on a tirade during a video meeting with his players, effectively banning footy related social media posts. 1 May 2020
NRL players in payday stand-off

NRL players in payday stand-off

League players are willing to boycott plans to resume training on Monday if the code cannot outline a pay deal. The NRL has not finalised its broadcast agreement with Channel 9 and Fox Sports preventing themselves from guaranteeing the players' income for the season. 30 Apr 2020
NRL confirms 20-round season

NRL confirms 20-round season

After weeks of negotiations, the NRL, Channel Nine and Fox Sports have agreed to an additional 18 rounds commencing on May 28 after COVID-19 halted the season after two weeks of action. 28 Apr 2020
League stars in virus laws row

League stars in virus laws row

NRL players Josh Addo-Carr, Latrell Mitchell and now Nathan Cleary have been caught breaking government-imposed social distancing rules, as the code looks to be the first major sport to return to action. 28 Apr 2020
David Fifita ruled out indefinitely

David Fifita ruled out indefinitely

Brisbane Broncos young gun David Fifita has been ruled out indefinitely following knee surgery. 28 Apr 2020
Shane Richardson says no to NRL, defends Greenberg

Shane Richardson says no to NRL, defends Greenberg

Former South Sydney Rabbitohs boss Shane Richardson has denied any interest in the vacant NRL CEO position – and says that former chief Todd Greenberg was a scapegoat. 27 Apr 2020
NRL and Nine reach agreement

NRL and Nine reach agreement

The NRL, Channel Nine and Fox Sports have reportedly broken bread and agreed on the planned May 28 restart date after COVID-19 halted the competition. 24 Apr 2020
NRL fires back at Nine

NRL fires back at Nine

The NRL has shot back at criticism by Channel 9 as the game and its broadcasters aim to reshape the 2020 season after it was halted by COVID-19. 24 Apr 2020
Channel Nine pours cold water on NRL

Channel Nine pours cold water on NRL

Channel Nine has slammed the brakes on the NRL, branding their return date of May 28 as "premature". 23 Apr 2020
PM's support for Warriors

PM's support for Warriors

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has boosted the hopes of the NRL and New Zealand Warriors if the competition is revived from its coronavirus coma as planned on May 28. 23 Apr 2020
NRL officially returning on May 28

NRL officially returning on May 28

The NRL has been given the approval by the NSW state government for a May 28 restart. All clubs outside of NSW will need to relocate for the entirety of the season. 22 Apr 2020
NRL close to Nine, Fox deal

NRL close to Nine, Fox deal

The NRL reportedly have made progress with their chief broadcasters Nine and Fox Sports, to the huge relief of the code after the effects COVID-19 highlighted its financial issues. 22 Apr 2020
Andrew Abdo leads race for NRL top job

Andrew Abdo leads race for NRL top job

As the NRL face more challenges following the COVID-19 outbreak, interim NRL CEO Andrew Abdo is currently viewed as the favourite to take the role on a permanent basis following the resignation of Todd Greenberg. 22 Apr 2020
Global Players Union 'worried' about women's sport future

Global Players Union 'worried' about women's sport future

The leading athletes union, Global Players Union, has admitted his organisation is concerned about the future of women's sport after the COVID-19 pandemic. 21 Apr 2020
Todd Greenberg quits as NRL chief executive

Todd Greenberg quits as NRL chief executive

NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg has effectively resigned as the CEO of NRL as the code continues its battle against COVID-19. 20 Apr 2020
Warriors willing to make ultimate sacrifice

Warriors willing to make ultimate sacrifice

The NRL received a major boost with the New Zealand Warriors granted permission by its government to travel to Australia as the battle against COVID-19 continues. 20 Apr 2020

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