Cleary Sparks Debate on NRL Concussion Protocols' Safety
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary questions NRL concussion rules, raising concerns about player safety and potential new dangers from current protocols.
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https://newsletter.tf/nrl-concussion-protocols-safety-cleary-debate/
Coach Ivan Cleary is speaking out about NRL concussion rules. He thinks the rules meant to keep players safe might actually be dangerous.
#NRL #ConcussionSafety #IvanCleary #PlayerWelfare #RugbyLeague
https://newsletter.tf/nrl-concussion-protocols-safety-cleary-debate/
NSW welcomes back superstar, hands Origin debut to Dragons gun
The Sky Blues welcome back Millie Elliott for the 2025 Women's State of Origin series opener, while Emma Verran's pregnancy opens up a spot for Teagan Berry to make her debut.
South Sydney might never get a better chance to end the longest NRL hoodoo
By Nick Campton
The Rabbitohs have never won a game in Melbourne in almost three decades of trying but they might never get a better chance than this weekend.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/south-sydney-never-won-in-melbourne/106591638
New era starts as Maroons name side for Women's Origin I
With stalwart halves Ali Brigginshaw and Tarryn Aiken unavailable for selection, the Maroons name a new-look Queensland side for the first Women's State of Origin game in Newcastle.
Young benches ex-coach's son and fires assistant to start Dragons tenure
Dean Young names the first team of his tenure as Dragons coach, dropping Kyle Flanagan to the bench and sacking assistant and attack coach Michael Ennis.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/kyle-flanagan-benched-dean-young-dragons-nrl-team/106590972
Junior clubs and brain experts welcome NRL training changes
By Lexy Hamilton-Smith and Ned Hammond
Junior rugby league clubs and neuroscientists have welcomed changes to address growing concerns around injuries but say more should be done to protect children.
Dragons name Flanagan's replacement after 12 hours without head coach
After about 12 hours without a head coach, the Dragons appoint assistant Dean Young to lead the winless side for "at least" the rest of the 2026 NRL season.
NRL overhauls training rules in landmark player safety move
By Jessica Halloran
The move to restrict training loads is aimed at mitigating injuries, including player head injuries, which continue to be a major issue for all contact sports.
Castleford's Upset Victory Over Wigan Resonates Beyond Super League
Castleford Tigers beat Wigan Warriors 24-14 on Sunday, moving off the bottom of the league. This win shows Super League's unpredictability.
#SuperLeague, #CastlefordTigers, #WiganWarriors, #RugbyLeague, #CastlefordWin
https://newsletter.tf/castleford-beats-wigan-24-14-on-sunday/
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