The first of the NRL bye rounds has come and gone, and while there were plenty of players missing, there was still some intriguing action on-field as the rugby league world gets whipped into a State of Origin frenzy. Here are my NRL talking points from Round 13. Where to now for the Broncos? No […]
Rugby League by Peter Badel
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Subscriber only ARL Commission boss Peter V landys has blasted suggestions he is a dictator and says a purported player revolt will not drive him out of the game as he vowed to safeguard NRL stars from long-term brain damage. As he comes to terms with the most turbulent week of his ARLC chairmanship, V landys has come out swinging, declaring he has no plans to quit amid claims his rule changes, including the high-shot crackdown, is ruining rugby league. The State of Origin series opener kicks off this Wednesday night in Townsville and there are fears the NRL s $100 million showpiece event could be tarnished by a spate of penalties and sin-bins for high tackles.