Press Release: NRL CEO David Smith Official Statement Regarding Player Insurance

The following is an official press release by the National Rugby League: The NRL and the 16 clubs have unanimously confirmed their commitment to developing a new player insurance scheme which will significantly increase payments for career-ending injuries. NRL players will be eligible for payouts of up to $1 million if they suffer career-ending injuries…

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Press Release: Fiji NSWRL Bid Led By Petero Civoniceva & Greg Browne Secure Rights For NSW Cup Franchise

The following is an official media release on behalf of Mr Petero Civoniceva and Mr Greg Browne for the official launch of the Fiji NSWRL Bid. Petero Civoniceva & Greg Browne are proud to announce that they have secured the rights for a franchise rugby league team to play out of Fiji in the New…

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Stupid Idiot That Attacked Sam Burgess With Flag Apologizes For Being A Stupid Idiot

The Penrith Panthers have released a statement on their official web site claiming they have concluded their investigation into allegations that a female supporter of the club attacked Sam Burgess with a flag last Friday night. The Statement reads: Panthers Rugby League Club has today finalised its investigation into the post-match incident involving a Penrith…

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Daniel Nichols – Knights Issue Statement Re McLean Ruling

Earlier this afternoon the Newcastle Knights posted a statement in response to the seven week suspension handed out to Melbourne youngster Jordan McLean last night. For those who haven’t read it yet: “The Newcastle Knights is frustrated with the inconsistencies in relation to the NRL Judiciary following Jordan McLean’s seven-week suspension. Firstly, the Club takes…

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FIRFL – Rugby League Is A Big Hit in Kenya

The Italians (FIRFL) have rated their recent pioneering Kenyan International Tour “a great experience” and “a good test for our growth”, commented the National Rugby League Technical Commissioner Tyrone Sterry after the international match last Friday against Kenya. The match, played at Watamu in front of around five thousand enthusiastic and warm spectators, saw the…

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Newcastle Knights Statement: Russell Packer Has Contract Terminated

The following is an official press release from the Newcastle Knights: The Newcastle Knights met with Russell Packer on Sunday, the first opportunity since his custodial sentence was issued last Monday. In accordance with Club Policy, Packer has been formally advised his employment has been terminated, effective immediately. “There was never any doubt we would…

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