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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
NSW Government 'confident' in NRL return

NSW Government 'confident' in NRL return

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has thrown his support behind the NRL's aim to restart its season on May 28 after COVID-19 shut the game down. 20 Apr 2020
NSW Government shut down NRL's claims

NSW Government shut down NRL's claims

ARLC Chairman Peter V'landys is confident the NRL will resume on May 28 – but NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian claims her cabinet has not given it the go-ahead. 17 Apr 2020
Put fans first says former rugby star

Put fans first says former rugby star

Former Parramatta Two Blues and Gordon Highlanders club rugby star David Cox has urged the major sporting codes to put fans first as they navigate their way through the crippling mess left by COVID19. 16 Apr 2020
Nine want NRL season scrapped

Nine want NRL season scrapped

Channel 9 and the NRL continue to butt heads after the competition was halted by the coronavirus. Hopes for the season to resume in late May has divided the two and a bitter dispute could worsen. 15 Apr 2020
NRL leaving Warriors in the dark

NRL leaving Warriors in the dark

The Warriors are fuming with NRL bosses after the governing body announced a season return date of May 28 – but ignored the club's demands for more clarity. 15 Apr 2020
NRL's bust up with Nine as date set for season return

NRL's bust up with Nine as date set for season return

The NRL's Project Apollo says the coronavirus-halted competition will resume on May 28 – but relationships between the code and its main broadcaster Channel 9 have hit a new low. 9 Apr 2020
NRL aim for May restart

NRL aim for May restart

The ARL Commission is reportedly set to approve NRL's resumption in the last week of May as the governing body hopes to keep this season alive following the coronavirus outbreak. 8 Apr 2020
Controversial Bulldogs duo sacked

Controversial Bulldogs duo sacked

The NRL have officially sacked Bulldogs duo Jayden Okunbor and Corey Harawira-Naera following their scandal involving Port Macquarie teenage schoolgirls in late February. 1 Apr 2020
NRL have failed to contribute to players' retirement funds

NRL have failed to contribute to players' retirement funds

The NRL have failed to contribute the agreed $4.8 million to the Rugby League Players Association each year since 2017 as the coronavirus continues to burden the competition. 30 Mar 2020
Rabbitohs football manager steps down in selfless gesture

Rabbitohs football manager steps down in selfless gesture

South Sydney Rabbitohs football manager Shane Richardson has resigned to help ease the financial pressure his club faces during the COVID-19 epidemic. 26 Mar 2020
NRL and club CEOs come together to try to save game

NRL and club CEOs come together to try to save game

The competition's board have met with club CEOs as initial discussions about the games survival plans are detailed during this troubling period due to the effects of the coronavirus. 24 Mar 2020
NRL season suspended indefinitely

NRL season suspended indefinitely

The NRL's future is in jeopardy as the governing body confirmed that the season has been halted due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 after two rounds of footy. 23 Mar 2020
NRL halts all community competitions - but round two rolls on

NRL halts all community competitions - but round two rolls on

The NRL and state governing bodies have banned all levels of junior and senior amateur rugby league for at least six weeks due to pressures of COVID-19. 18 Mar 2020
Is this the last rites for the NRL?

Is this the last rites for the NRL?

The sporting world has been thrown into calamity since the rise of the coronavirus. From European football to the NBA, leading organisations and nations governments have been forced to halt their ongoing competitions. Now the problem has presented itself onto our shores as the NRL season commenced over the past weekend.  17 Mar 2020
Crowd ban for all Australian sport despite FFA's hopes for 'business as usual'

Crowd ban for all Australian sport despite FFA's hopes for 'business as usual'

The government has recommended all "non-essential gatherings" of more than 500 people are banned from Monday, effectively locking out fans from top tier sport in Australia until further notice. 13 Mar 2020