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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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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart arrives to a training session at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, October 5, 2019. The Raiders face the Roosters in the NRL Grand Final tomorrow. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING

Ricky’s non-negotiable in NRL scheduling drama

As the NRL steps up its discussions with the broadcasters to finalise the competition structure for a May 28 kick-off, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has his say on how the season should play out.

NRL

Reed Mahoney of the Eels is taken from the field injured during the Round 2 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Parramatta Eels at CBus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, Sunday, March 22, 2020. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

After the tears, Mahoney eyes quick comeback

The suspension of the NRL season has proved something of a bonus for injured Parramatta hooker Reed Mahoney.

Teams

Kalyn Ponga of the Knights is tackled by Billy Walters of the Tigers during the Round 2 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Newcastle Knights a Leichhardt Oval in Sydney, Wednesday, May 1, 2019. (AAP Image/Brendon Thorne) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

How your club survived the COVID-19 pandemic

Find out how the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing rugby league layoff has impacted your NRL club, and what the team might looked like once the league returns.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: ARLC Chairman Peter Vlandys speaks to the media during an NRL press conference at NRL headquarters on March 24, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

The letter which proves the NRL can return

The NSW Health Minister had cast doubt over whether the NRL had approval for a May 28 return, but a letter proves the league has top-level clearance. READ THE LETTER

NRL

*APAC Sports Pictures of the Week - 2020, March 16* - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Reed Mahoney of the Eels celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the round 1 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Bankwest Stadium on March 12, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

NRL and coronavirus: everything you need to know

Did the NRL shut down too soon? Is it safe to restart again now? What measures will be needed to ensure player safety? These and many other questions answered as rugby league prepares itself for a return.

NRL

Wayne Bennett, medical chief Peter Kelly, Ricky Stuart

‘Bennett, Stuart vulnerable’: NRL issued dire health warning

The NRL’s proposed May 28 relaunch hit a major hurdle after drawing heavy criticism from both state health ministers. But the most worrying warning came from one of Australia’s leading medical authorities.

Rabbitohs

Best of enemies: League planning rivalry rounds on return

The NRL is working on plans to pit some of the game’s greatest rivals against each other to end the regular season in an effort to boost revenue.

NRL

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Kalyn Ponga of the Newcastle Knights celebrates his try with team mates during the round 1 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the New Zealand Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium on March 14, 2020 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Show us the money: NRL players to fight mammoth cut

After agreeing to take a mammoth 72 per cent pay cut to help save the game, NRL players are set to renegotiate the cut amid the game’s earlier than expected return.

Warriors

Can the Warriors come out to play by May 28?

The Warriors put on a brave front before the competition was suspended last month. This time though they have put a list of questions to the NRL that could determine whether 2020 will host a 16-team competition.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Jarryd Hayne of the Eels celebrates scoring a try during the round 14 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the North Queensland Cowboys at TIO Stadium on June 9, 2018 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Set for takeoff: Hayne returns to sporting arena

SPORT CONFIDENTIAL: Jarryd Hayne has been out of professional sport for a couple of years but he’ll soon be testing himself against some of Australia’s biggest names.

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