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Four months ago, Ponga said no to the Kangaroos. Now he’s set to represent Maori All Stars
Having prioritised pre-season training over the end-of year Tests, Newcastle’s skipper is now “keen to play” in next weekend’s All Stars match. Mal Meninga must be scratching his head.
- by Robert Dillon
This was a no-try last year. In 2025, the video ref will hit the green button
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
‘He has an outstanding technique’: The Rabbitoh who most impressed Graham Arnold
- by Christian Nicolussi
Insight & Analysis
What your club is hoping to learn from the NRL trials
Houses have been trained down and cliches trotted out after every single player’s pre-season has been the toughest in the long, sweaty history of tough pre-seasons. Now the games begin.
A PNG team will enter the NRL in 2028. We took $12.5m and built their inaugural roster
It’s real-life fantasy football as the PNG expansion side prepares to start recruiting its top 30 squad. We break down the key elements in building an NRL team from scratch.
Dan Walsh
Sports Reporter
The NRL is about to hand PNG a team. This is what it means for the game
The NRL will make one of its boldest calls on Thursday when it officially hands PNG a licence. Here’s everything you need to know about the decision.
Adrian Proszenko
Chief Rugby League Reporter
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Ask Abdo: The issues around Vegas, broadcast deals and NRL contracts
The NRL chief executive’s fifth season in charge brings big questions about the NRL All Stars, TV contracts, expansion ventures and player movements.
- by Dan Walsh
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Around the clubs
‘He deserves to be here’: Wishart the bolter at Blues gathering
Thirty-five years ago, Laurie Daley first teamed up with Rod Wishart in State of Origin – this season the NSW coach could do the same with Wishart’s son, Tyran.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Dan Walsh, Christian Nicolussi and Michael Chammas
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