NRL blame ‘administrative error’ after Olam left off Dally M invite list, award nominations
Olam was initially left off the invite list for the awards night, and the error was only corrected after Melbourne contacted the NRL.
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‘This was not cheating’: Penrith trainer defends stoppage after NRL issues fine and suspension
The NRL has sanctioned Penrith trainer Pete Green after he controversially asked for time to be stopped against Parramatta on Saturday.
As the NRL race narrows, who can beat the Melbourne Storm?
Penrith get the finals shot at Melbourne they so badly wanted but after two weeks of play-offs, it’s clear the Storm are a cut above those chasing their crown.
Strike two: Panthers trainer who stopped play against Eels warned before
The Penrith trainer hauled over the coals for an incident earlier in the year is now under investigation by the NRL. He wasn’t even on the field at the time.
McManus sought $1 million in landmark court case, but will walk away empty-handed
Former Newcastle winger James McManus’ landmark concussion court case has officially been resolved, with the Knights and the NRL emerging as the big winners.
Morris ready for well-earned rest after extraordinary final season
Josh Morris has seen a lot during his celebrated 15-year career in the NRL. But nothing quite like he experienced in 2021.
NRL 2021 finals LIVE updates: Manly Sea Eagles thump Sydney Roosters 42-6
It’s all on the line in north Queensland as two sides who fought out some storied finals battles in recent years go head-to-head for a preliminary final spot.
‘Those days are well over’: No Mad Monday for NRL stars in Queensland
The NRL will remind players to avoid traditional Mad Monday celebrations and be on their best behaviour while guests in Queensland.
‘I was too scared to leave my hotel room’: Why Cecchin is retiring from NRL
Regarded by many as the best referee in the league, Matt Cecchin is retiring amid a crisis of confidence following the Sharks-Knights game in round 22.
Rest is best for Arthur’s Eels heading in to play-offs
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has learned some valuable lessons from the past two NRL finals campaigns.
Long-term TV future of NRL hinges on next free-to-air deal
There is a hint of desperation over the sale of the code’s FTA rights, which expire at the end of next season.
‘Lack of professionalism’: NRL fine Roosters and Robinson $40,000
The fallout from last Friday night’s grudge match with South Sydney has led to the Sydney Roosters and coach Trent Robinson being fined $40,000.
Nine boss says sports rights deals aren’t purely about dollars
Nine Entertainment chief executive Mike Sneesby said the NRL will think about the value a broadcaster can provide, not just money.
Ominous odds for Sunday underdogs but NRL defends six-again rule amid blowouts
The bookies believe both of Sunday’s games will end in lopsided scores, but the NRL says it is unfair to blame one rule for this year’s big margins.
NRL 2021 LIVE updates: Warriors v Raiders and Roosters v Rabbitohs
Everyone knows the best chance is a mathematical chance. Canberra can leapfrog the Titans back into the eight with a win over a Warriors side themselves not officially dead yet.
Bellamy labels 2021 Storm ‘most dominant’ he has coached
Craig Bellamy can’t argue with the statistical achievements of his side this season, but he knows they have much more work ahead if they want to lift the NRL premiership […]
NRL’s Groundhog Year means it’s déjà vu for fans all over again … and again
The salary cap has ceased to be an effective way of equalising talent, so reform is needed. But vested interests stand in the way of a genuine title race.
The rule change set to transform the NRL kicking game forever
The touch-finding kick has been a staple of the game for more than a century, but a mooted rule change could totally overhaul how players put boot to ball.
‘I worried about my career’: Arrow breaks silence on bubble breach
Jai Arrow says he thought his career was over following his Queensland Origin biosecurity breach as he prepares to mark 100 NRL games on Friday night.
Dugan fined $50,000 for road trip COVID-19 breach, Elliott hit with $10,000 over toilet tryst
The Sharks star has been hit hard for his second biosecurity breach in as many months while the NRL has also sanctioned Bulldogs back-rower Adam Elliott over a toilet tryst.
‘What do you need to help grow the sport’: Players chief pitches for broader revenue share
Todd Greenberg is not looking for a fight when he leads Australia’s cricketers into the next collective bargaining agreement with Cricket Australia. But the former NRL chief executive will be […]
Why the AFL and NRL will have final say on the rest of the Wallabies’ season
When the Wallabies face the All Blacks in Perth next weekend, and whether they will play prime time matches through The Rugby Championship, is in the hands of other codes.
NRL jab campaign masks impending showdown over vaccines
The NRL won’t pick a battle with some of its players when it can wait for the government to dictate the ramifications of not getting vaccinated.
Roo shock for Meninga with NRL to slash $450,000 pay packet
The belief of many at the NRL is that the national coaching job is no longer a full-time position. Australia’s last international was on November 2, 2019.
End of the road for NRL bad boy Dugan after more COVID-19 controversy
A colourful NRL career could come to a premature end after Josh Dugan became embroiled in yet another off-field incident.
NRL 2021 LIVE updates: Raiders v Sea Eagles and Panthers v Rabbitohs
Round 23 continues and it’s a Suncorp double-header with Manly looking to do it without Tom Trbojevic before a second v third showdown when Souths face Penrith.
NRL players to get a record break of up to 10 weeks over summer
To help them recover from another taxing season that has included relocation and several lockdowns, NRL players will receive more time off than ever before.
NRL player who overcame same horrific injury offers Fifita hope
Tom Eisenhuth knows exactly what the Sharks forward is going through after his own life-threatening injury. He says there is a way back.
‘It’s rubbish’: Annesley slams building criticism of referees ahead of finals
During his weekly briefing, the NRL head of football was brutal in his assessment of recent post-game criticism which has seen blame for losses placed heavily on match officials.
How much is Gutherson worth? The document that sheds light on NRL player salaries
The Herald has obtained the confidential document used by clubs against player managers who try and inflate the value of their players during negotiations.