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Playing the Ball
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When players down tools they punish their supporters

OPINION: Industrial action in sport doesn’t happen down this part of the world very often.

‘Here in New Zealand, I think the sports media has an awesome relationship with the Warriors.’

Martin Devlin Tue, 11 Jul 2023

The players are on strike. This Australian Rugby League Commission/Rugby League Players Association (ARLC/RLPA) dispute became very real for everyone who loves their league from the moment the players were instructed to boycott all media commitments before, during, and after the NRL’s 19th round

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Martin Devlin Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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