Graham Annesley
‘Terrible, no understanding’: Abdo annoyed at Cleary’s Bunker outburst
In an explosive start to grand final week, the league has made a decision on the Panthers coach after his criticism of match officials following a controversial call in the preliminary final.
- by Adam Pengilly
Latest
NRL concedes Sunday Bulldogs-Sea Eagles final ‘will have impact’ on player recovery
Having ducked a showdown with the AFL on Saturday night, the NRL knows there will be a flow-on effect for the second week of the finals.
- by Adam Pengilly
Murray eyes Prime Minister’s XIII reprieve as part of judiciary ban
The South Sydney skipper will ask for the annual Prime Minister’s XIII game to be included as part of his ban so he can play for Australia at the start of the Pacific Championships.
- by Adam Pengilly, Billie Eder and Daniel Lo Surdo
NRL admits Harry Grant sin-bin ‘may be considered harsh’
Graham Annesley has urged his match officials to use discretion when making contentious calls after finally giving his verdict on the most scrutinised refereeing decision of the year.
- by Adam Pengilly and Roy Ward
Opinion
NRL 2024
NRL rule changes are messing with players’ minds
In the high-pressure match environment players are struggling to comprehend and understand “policy tweaks” to how the game is officiated.
- by Roy Masters
‘They’re milking it’: Roosters stars unhappy with black and white obstruction rulings
Frustration with the obstruction rule among players and fans is growing after the NRL admitted it made a wrong call in disallowing a Roosters try against Penrith.
- by Adam Pengilly
NRL’s concussion revolution: Contact training limit on cards as league looks to NFL
The ARLC is set to decide this year whether to implement a cap on the number of contact training sessions players can undertake during a season.
- by Adam Pengilly
Dally M boycott threat: NRL stars up the ante in industrial dispute
Twenty years after Craig Gower was denied the medal after players protested over improved pay and conditions, is history about to repeat?
- by Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas
Why an online video library might finally help fans understand NRL’s hip-drop problem
It’s resulted in a spate of sin-bins and suspensions - and NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has a new way to ensure clubs, players and fans understand what is deemed a contentious tackle.
- by Adam Pengilly
Analysis
NRL 2022
Has the NRL finally solved its blowout problem?
New data shows more matches are in the balance into the final 20 minutes than at any other time in the six-again era.
- by Adam Pengilly
The big wet is about to hit Brisbane. Will Suncorp Stadium cope with Magic Round?
The ground had to deal with issues stemming from a Super Rugby AU final last year. This time it’s likely to be drenched before eight games.
- by Adam Pengilly
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