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NRL players begin to push back against ‘negative agendas’ with alternative media careers

A growing cohort are cutting out the traditional media middleman to reach fans directly and present themselves on their own terms

The Guardian - AU

Furious RLPA wants Volkman the line-in-sand moment

Clint Newton has demanded the Ronald Volkman saga becomes a line-in-the-sand moment for contracting, with the Rugby League Players Association CEO furious.

AAP

Media boycott effective tool in NRL pay war: Burgess

NRL players' union delegate Tom Burgess believes the player-led media boycott can kickstart stalled talks over the sport's collective bargaining agreement.

AAP

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NRL and NRLW players to boycott media as pay negotiations break down

Rugby league players will boycott media duties after negotiations with the NRL over the collective bargaining agreement come to a head

The Guardian - AU

RLPA unhappy as NRL pay talks hit another impasse

Players' union boss Clint Newton has made clear his frustration over the latest impasse in negotiations with a settlement offer to be rejected by the NRL.

AAP

NRL players warned off signing contracts

The Rugby League Players Association has urged NRL stars to reconsider agreeing to new contracts as the stalemate surrounding a new CBA continues.

AAP

Local duo on course for 'special' win in Jack Newton Celebrity Golf Classic

"Whoever wins tomorrow, it will be a special win."

Newcastle Herald

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Jack Newton's legacy to the fore in annual celebrity classic

"It has been a tough time for our family. This is another opportunity to celebrate dad's legacy."

Newcastle Herald

NRL adamant funding agreement in sight

Andrew Abdo has insisted that there is a clear plan for overdue funding agreements with NRL clubs to be finalised soon after meeting with several CEOs.

AAP

NRL lowballing players in CBA talks: Grant

The impasse over the NRL's handling of CBA negotiations has left Kangaroos hooker Harry Grant feeling frustrated.

AAP

Brigginshaw backs RLPA call on CBA

NRLW players, including the Jillaroos at the World Cup, have no contractual certainty for next year's competition and are calling on the NRL to codify a CBA.

AAP

RLPA rejects proposed NRL transfer window

RLPA CEO Clint Newton says a transfer window proposed by the NRL is inadequate as the league ponders how to streamline its player market.

AAP

Newcastle Knights "bitterly disappointed" that drug testing of Kalyn Ponga and Kurt Mann was leaked

"How it got out, I don't know, but there is no doubt it should have remained in-house."

Newcastle Herald

'Unmatched breach of confidentiality': RLPA boss Clint Newton slams handling of Knights' drug tests

Let's be honest, there is nothing random about how the [drug-testing] policy has been applied in this case.

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Newcastle Herald

Players union supporting Knights enforcer before unprecedented hearing

"We are in communication with David and are supporting him and his representatives through this process."

AAP

RLPA's warning after Origin sheds incident

The Rugby League Players' Association says it's the responsibility of broadcasters to moderate footage from the dressing rooms.

ABC News

Australian Open golfing champion Jack Newton farewelled in Newcastle after death at 72

Close to 1,500 mourners said a last goodbye to the sportsman in Newcastle on Wednesday following his death last month at the age of 72.

Newcastle Herald

Jack Newton's legacy will live on

'There's every intention to continue the organisation.'

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The Independent UK

Australian golfer Jack Newton dies aged 72

The ‘incredible character’ of the game was best known for his 1975 play-off defeat to Tom Watson at The Open in Carnoustie, Scotland.

ABC News

Data collection in Australian sport leading to privacy issues for athletes

Professional sports in Australia have been taken hostage by the promise of dollars that data can bring, leading to an "explosion in the capture" of athletes' personal and private information writes Tracey Holmes.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Roosters defeat St George-Illawarra to win maiden premiership

Sydney Roosters have won the 2022 NRLW premiership, defeating St George Illawarra 16-4 at Moreton Daily Stadium in Redcliffe.

AAP

NRL players pushing for relaxed protocols

The Rugby League Players' Association will meet with NRL bosses to discuss relaxing COVID-19 protocols.

AAP

Unvaccinated NRL players in single figures

RLPA CEO Clint Newton says fewer than 10 NRL players are still unvaccinated and he's hopeful no more will walk away from the game.

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