Japanese club’s stunning move after Ferguson’s arrest
The Japanese rugby club that sacked Blake Ferguson has implemented an “emergency measure” for all players after the former NRL star was arrested for allegedly possessing cocaine.
The Japanese rugby club that sacked Blake Ferguson has implemented an “emergency measure” for all players after the former NRL star was arrested for allegedly possessing cocaine.
The 2022 season is still months away but several clubs have already suffered massive losses for 2023. But which clubs are already facing significant setbacks?
Parramatta’s loss is Cronulla’s gain after the Sharks handed out a bumper contract to one of the NRL’s rising young forwards.
Their side may have been the disappointment of the 2021 season, but Raiders players still obviously hold plenty of recruitment appeal, if Parramatta’s plan for the next two seasons is any guide.
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Star Roosters Boyd Cordner and Angus Crichton are aiming for comebacks this weekend as the coronavirus fallout, injuries and suspensions rock the NRL.
NRL injury lists are complicated enough without players getting tested for coronavirus, while Wests Tigers have taken a hit. Full Round 1 update here.
As the NRL comes to terms with a multimillion-dollar financial hammer blow, the ARL Commission called an extraordinary meeting on Saturday to fast-track contingency plans ahead of the historic lockout.
Rugby league is built on rivalry and highly anticipated showdowns. Michael Carayannis takes a look at the top grudge matches as the new NRL season heats up.
Parramatta snuck home to kick the season off in winning fashion but there were more questions than answers from their Round 1 encounter. Nick Campton got all the reaction from players and coaches as he analysed the 8-2 grind.
Referees: 2, players: 0. Parramatta got the the points on a tough night at Bankwest Stadium but match officials also scored a triumph as the NRL season kicked off for 2020.
Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos has called it a ‘logical step’ as the NRL forms a sub-committee made up of club CEOs and senior figures in the game to prepare for the multi-million dollar impact of the coronavirus.
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