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NRL s no-fault standdown policy facing legal challenge from players association
By Chloe Hart
WedWednesday 16
The policy was introduced in February.
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Rugby league players are again challenging the NRL s controversial no-fault standdown policy, but this time they may win.
Key points:
Two days of arbitration hearings begin today, and some experts believe the RLPA has a solid case against the NRL
The no-fault standdown policy was introduced in February by former NRL chair Peter Beattie
The RLPA says it should have been consulted before the policy was brought in
The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) and the NRL are sitting down for two days of arbitration hearings from today.