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RUGBY LEAGUE

Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 13, 2020
National Rugby League asks reporter to have COVID test after breaching social distancing rules during interview with player
A second journalist within a week will have to undergo a coronavirus test after breaching social distancing rules by failing to observe a two-meter gap from players in Australia's National Rugby League (NRL), local media reported on Saturday.
Rugby
May 2, 2020
NRL's New Zealand Warriors cleared for travel to Australia
Australia's National Rugby League cleared another key step in its plan to resume the 2020 season before the end of the month when the New Zealand Warriors were given permission to enter the country on Saturday
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 1, 2019
To challenge China's influence in Pacific, Australia turns to rugby league in soft-power offensive
Australia will direct more foreign aid to develop the sport of rugby league in the Pacific, officials say, bolstering a soft power offensive against China's growing influence in the region.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 2, 2018
New Kangaroos skipper Greg Inglis suspended after drunk-driving charge
New Kangaroos skipper Greg Inglis has been suspended for two games after being caught drunk driving just hours after his appointment, the National Rugby League said Tuesday.

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