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Michael CarayannisRugby League Reporter

Michael Carayannis is a rugby league journalist for The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and CODE Sports.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Roosters players celebrate victory after the 2019 NRL Grand Final match between the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Game on! NRL confirms season length, grand final date

The NRL has confirmed the length of the 2020 season and the date of the grand final as rugby league continues to head towards a return on May 28th, with further big changes under consideration.

NRL

‘Felt sick’: Cleary reveals details of controversial photo

ARLC boss Peter V’landys has declared players have run out of chances after three of the game’s superstars put the NRL’s return in jeopardy, with Penrith golden boy Nathan Cleary the latest to issue an apology.

Teams

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad of the Raiders (right) celebrates with teammates after tackling Marcelo Montoya of the Bulldogs into touch in the final seconds of play during the Round 12 NRL match between the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs and the Canberra Raiders at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

NRL considering huge rule changes for 2020

A host of rule changes are being considered by the NRL as part of the new look 2020 season. Check out the full list of what is being proposed.

NRL

Why T20 World Cup will shape NRL season

The specifics are yet to be finalised, but the first details of the new NRL season are coming to light ahead of rugby league’s return on May 28th – and a rival sport could shape the 2020 season.

NRL

South Sydney Rabbitohs training at Redfern Oval. Picture: Dylan Robinson

NRL backs Redfern, Belmore push — with conditions

With rugby league fans almost certainly locked out of stadiums when the competition resumes, both South Sydney and Canterbury-Bankstown are keen to take play at home.

Teams

It’s on! Broadcasters agree to NRL return

In the surest sign yet that the NRL will return on May 28th, Channel Nine and Fox Sports have hammered out an agreement with the league for it’s presumptive return.

NRL

Bennett nearly busted breaking NRL promise

So much for coaching solidarity. Two of Wayne Bennett’s favourite sons unwittingly revealed South Sydney were planning on getting the jump on rivals. PLUS the RLPA’ surprise at return date.

Teams

NRL hasn’t sought formal medical advice on restart

Among the challenges for rugby league officials as they plot the competition’s return are the New Zealand-based Warriors, who will need an exemption to arrive in the country.

Eels

The COVID-cops who will police NRL

Three independent experts will oversee the NRL’s covid-policy to ensure clubs and players are compliant as the league attempts to get back on it’s feet.

NRL

NRL ready to strip points from clubs

Peter V’landys has laid down the law ahead of Project Apollo’s launch, with NRL players and clubs facing brutal penalties for breaching new coronavirus protocols. SEE THE PUNISHMENTS HERE

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