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Best player, two conferences and split on PNG: NRL club bosses have their say on the future of the NRL

Club CEOs, chairmen and general managers have their say on the NRL leadership and the most contentious issues in the game.

  • Michael Chammas

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Dana White speaks as speaksRepublican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump looks on at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

NRL defends invites to Trump, White after White Ribbon backlash

The anti-domestic violence organisation has ended its association with the NRL after the governing body invited Donald Trump and Dana White to its season-opener in Las Vegas.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Nathan Cleary’s Vegas bound.

NRL doubles down in Vegas with risky play of razzle-dazzle

To critics, rugby league’s push into the American sports market is a weird and wild waste of time. But many say it’s a not-so-crazy idea that just might work.

  • Jordan Baker
Hudson Young, Morgan Smithies

How a blow-up baseball bat created headaches for Peter V’landys

As far as rugby league atrocities go, this one would barely move the needle back home. But it could be a case of double demerits for the rumbling Raiders.

  • Adrian Proszenko
The Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Gronk Watch: Rugby league’s NFL star caught in code wars

The NRL thought it had a coup getting former NFL star Rob Gronkowski to promo its Las Vegas splash. Then somebody introduced him to the AFL.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Gout Gout.

Gout Gout in the Stawell Gift is a masterstroke – there’s just one problem

The young sprint sensation’s participation in the famous handicap race on Easter Monday will be unmissable.

  • Peter FitzSimons
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The Blues celebrate with the shield after last year’s epic series.

State of Origin could be sold off separately in next TV deal

Trumpeting itself as Australia’s top sporting code, the NRL wants to cash in at the next broadcast deal. That could have big implications for State of Origin.

  • Adrian Proszenko and Jonathan Drennan
Peter V’landys screengrab message to Donald Trump

‘We’re hoping for a response’: NRL chief V’landys invites Trump to Vegas season opener

After issuing a personal invite to the US president on American TV, ARLC chair says Donald Trump’s presence in Las Vegas would give the game exposure “money cannot buy”.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Dragons prop Francis Molo.

NRL could stop rewarding players for breaking contracts

One of the biggest bugbears for fans and clubs is when players end up earning more money after walking out on a contract. The practice could soon be over.

  • Adrian Proszenko
ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys has rolled out the welcome mat for US President Donald Trump to attend the NRL action in Las Vegas

V’landys wants US President Donald Trump in Las Vegas for NRL season opener

The ARL Commission chairman will be leaning on some of his contacts to try to lure the new US president to attend the NRL action in Las Vegas in March.

  • Christian Nicolussi

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