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Referees won't strike after Fair Work discussions stall

Referees union boss Silvio Del Vecchio has promised there’ll be no strike when the NRL season restarts despite the failure of peace talks on Tuesday.

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Referees won't strike after Fair Work discussions stall

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Referees won't strike after Fair Work discussions stall

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Walters welcomes shortened Origin series

Queensland coach Kevin Walters admits the traditional State of Origin bonding night will have to be scrapped during this year’s revamped series in November.

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Walters welcomes shortened Origin series

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Walters welcomes shortened Origin series

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League great Arthur Summons dies at 84

Rugby league gladiator Arthur Summons has died at the age of 84.

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League great Arthur Summons dies at 84

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NRL teams denied one-referee scrimmage

Coronavirus-enforced travel restrictions mean NRL teams won’t have the benefit of scrimmages under the new referee system before the season returns on May 28.

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NRL teams denied one-referee scrimmage

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NRL referees dispute set to turn ugly

ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys has slammed the referees union after the governing body made a complaint with the Fair Work Commission over the NRL’s new one-referee system.

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NRL referees dispute set to turn ugly

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UPDATE: Cleary set to be fined by police over social distancing breach

Penrith star Nathan Cleary is set to be fined by NSW police for allegedly breaching social distancing laws that resulted in his severe sanction by the NRL.

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UPDATE: Cleary set to be fined by police over social distancing breach

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UPDATE: Cleary set to be fined by police over social distancing breach

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Titans trio stood down for refusing flu shot

Gold Coast second-rower Bryce Cartwright is among three Titans players to have been stood down by the NRL for refusing to take the flu shot.

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Titans trio stood down for refusing flu shot

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Titans trio stood down for refusing flu shot

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"There's a contract in place": V'landys hoses down Nine speculation

ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys has allayed concerns about the Nine Network walking away from the game in the near future, saying the broadcaster has a contract to fulfil.

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"There's a contract in place": V'landys hoses down Nine speculation

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"It's not a given that NRL has to be part of our future": Nine boss casts doubt over footy plans

It’s not a given that the NRL is part of Channel Nine’s future, according to the network’s chief executive, Hugh Marks.

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"It's not a given that NRL has to be part of our future": Nine boss casts doubt over footy plans

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NRL players agree to hefty pay cut for the rest of the season

NRL players will resume group training on Wednesday after officially agreeing to an 80 per cent pay cut for the rest of the season.

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NRL players agree to hefty pay cut for the rest of the season

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NRL players agree to hefty pay cut for the rest of the season

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NRL clubs to resume training on Wednesday

The NRL and its clubs have signed off on players spending Tuesday absorbing new biosecurity guidelines before resuming group training on Wednesday.

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NRL clubs to resume training on Wednesday

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NRL clubs to resume training on Wednesday

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Players put NRL restart at risk: Federal government

Federal Youth and Sport Minister Richard Colbeck says NRL players breaking social distancing laws are putting the league’s return at risk.

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Apr

Players put NRL restart at risk: Federal government

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Players put NRL restart at risk: Federal government

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Apr

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NRL confirm season length, lock in date for grand final

The NRL have announced a 20-round restructure of its competition after finalising negotiations with broadcasters on Tuesday.

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Apr

NRL confirm season length, lock in date for grand final

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NRL confirm season length, lock in date for grand final

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Apr

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Cost restructuring begins at NRL HQ

The cost restructuring at NRL headquarters has begun after chief executive Todd Greenberg warned employees of their need to “reshape the business”.

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Apr

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Cost restructuring begins at NRL HQ

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Apr

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NSW government confident of NRL resumption

The Warriors are hoping to resume training alongside rival clubs on May 4 as the NRL pushes ahead with plans to resume its season later next month.

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Apr

NSW government confident of NRL resumption

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NSW government confident of NRL resumption

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Apr

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Gus predicts season wipe-out

Veteran Nine commentator Phil Gould predicts the rest of the NRL season will be a wipeout because it won’t satisfy the current broadcasting deal.

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Apr

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Gus predicts season wipe-out

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Apr

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Nine and NRL seek crucial Foxtel meeting

The NRL and its free-to-air broadcast partner have sought a meeting with Foxtel before deciding the next step to resume this year’s suspended competition.

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Apr

Nine and NRL seek crucial Foxtel meeting

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Nine and NRL seek crucial Foxtel meeting

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Apr

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No special treatment for NRL: Morrison

PM Scott Morrison says he likes the NRL’s ambition but warned the game not to get ahead of itself in its plan to return from the coronavirus shutdown.

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Apr

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No special treatment for NRL: Morrison

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Apr

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Nine blasts NRL management in extraordinary statement

The Nine Network has accused the NRL of mismanagement ahead of the league’s plans to resume its competition that was halted by the coronavirus.

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Apr

Nine blasts NRL management in extraordinary statement

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Nine blasts NRL management in extraordinary statement

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Apr

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NRL clubs to get $2.5m to survive coronavirus shutdown

NRL clubs will receive just $2.5 million from the governing body to survive the coronavirus crisis should the season fail to resume this year.

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Mar

NRL clubs to get $2.5m to survive coronavirus shutdown

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NRL clubs to get $2.5m to survive coronavirus shutdown

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Mar

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