NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has explained the policy for players receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as the rollout begins. Last year, a small number of players objected to the compulsory flu vaccination, which was a prerequisite for the game to continue amid the pandemic. “Our NRL players are going to be just the same as the […]

ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys is “very disappointed” by the NSW Premier’s decision to deny NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller a role with the Commission. Mr V’landys attempted to recruit the Commissioner to help stamp out player misbehaviour. He declined to elaborate on details of the negotiations, but told Jim Wilson he respects Ms Berejiklian’s reasoning. […]

The rugby league season is kicking off with a bang on Saturday night, as the game’s greatest Indigenous and Maori players go head-to-head for the All Stars clash. The game has been praised with the potential to grow into a State Of Origin-like jewel in the NRL’s crown. “It means so much to me,” Penrith […]

The Penrith Panthers have announced Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo as their co-captains for the 2021 NRL season. Nathan Cleary told Mark Levy he feels ready to take on the responsibility of leading the team, despite being “far from the finished product”. He admitted he’s “not too sure” how the pair will decide who leads […]

The NRL are defending the sanctions laid upon Brisbane Broncos star Payne Haas which have divided the rugby league community. After verbally abusing and intimidating a female police officer, Haas has been fined $50,000 by the NRL, suspended for three games, and instructed to undergo an education program and community service. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo […]

The Parramatta Eels have become the latest NRL club to dump their cheerleaders, renewing debate over the sport’s inclusion of women. NRL journalist and former Bulldogs cheerleader Darcie McDonald told Jim Wilson she has mixed feelings over the furore, as the Eels have stated the decision was made to explore other entertainment avenues, not out […]