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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.

ExclusiveRugby

Wallabies set to join super-charged Shute Shield comp

The uncertainty surrounding the resumption of the Super Rugby competition is set to bring together the nation’s best talent for a 12-team Shute Shield competition. DETAILS ON START DATE

NRL

Racing NSW CEO Peter V'Landys pictured in their Sydney office boardroom. Picture: Jonathan Ng

‘Brutal’: V’landys in stunning rugby league admission

Despite emerging as rugby league’s saviour in 2020, Racing NSW and ARLC boss Peter V’landys has revealed just how brutal his introduction to the game has been. PLUS how Queensland can revive the Nines.

Storm

Border force: Storm identify NRL training hubs

Melbourne Storm has earmarked three New South Wales border towns as potential training hubs in preparation for the National Rugby League’s May relaunch.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Roosters players arrive at training during a Sydney Roosters NRL training session at Kippax Lake on March 16, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Main fear plaguing coaches ahead of NRL restart

With the Warriors and interstate teams likely to restart the season in their own individual ‘bubbles’, players from Sydney clubs could be allowed stay at home – a move that has coaches on edge.

NRL

Picton Magpies take on The Oaks Tigers at Dudley Chesham Sportsground , The Oaks. Tigers Bryce Hoskin takes on the Magpies defence

The grassroots footy clubs that can return in July

The NSWRL confirmed some 100,000 footballers across the state will be able to recommence playing under strict guidelines – but nine heavyweight competitions have been shut down for the year.

Boxing/MMA

Paul Gallen and Barry Hall compete during the Code War Boxing night at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Friday, November 15, 2019. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘Code war’: AFL legend targets trio of NRL hitmen

Pugilist promoter Danny Green has revealed AFL legend Barry Hall set his sights on three NRL boxing heavyweights, including a viral monster. HALL’S HIT LIST HERE.

ExclusiveRugby

‘Stand aside’: Wallabies legends’ incredible RA demand

In an unprecedented move, 11 of Australia’s most decorated rugby captains have co-signed a letter calling for the current Rugby Australia leadership to stand down. READ THE EXCLUSIVE LETTER HERE

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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