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[NRL @NRL]

Your Wally Lewis Medal winner for 2026, Nathan Cleary! 👏

[John Davidson @johnnyddavidson]

Received a statement from the National Conference League about his battle with the RFL:

Saturday’s lengthy meeting between clubs from the NCL and the RFL’s Martin Coyd and Marc Lovering at Rochdale Mayfield ended in stalemate!

Despite the clubs desperately seeking a commitment to a 2027 launch of the proposed National Community Rugby League at open-age level, Coyd and Lovering were having none of it, seemingly driving relentlessly to their intended 2026 start.

The meeting lasted over two hours, and when clubs stated that they needed time to adjust and manage the expectations of their players, coaches, volunteers and sponsors, the only response was ‘why’?

The formation of the NCRL is part of the RFL’s Whole Game Strategy, ostensibly to standardise the playing regulations across Primary, Junior, youth and Open-age rugby league.

The vision is for all 19 playing leagues to sit under the one central administration and the removal of various League constitutions to be replaced by Terms of Reference.

It is a vision thrust upon the game in September 2025, and for which a lengthy consultation process is being claimed - over a six week period!

“Martin stated, We’ve (the RFL) been accused of not governing in the past! But we are going to govern now!” Recounted NCL Chair, Mike Denning.

“He cited the reduction in the number of open-age players leaving the game as the driving principle in the reorganisation at the top of the pyramid.

“His proposal sees the four NCL divisions being halved even though an RFL issued survey showed that over 70 per cent of the clubs 34 out of 46) wanted to remain in a National Competition. But it seemingly counts for nothing!

“The desire for an NCL of three divisions was overwhelmingly demonstrated at Saturday’s meeting, with clubs declaring their fears of player migration, and an undoing of years and years of hard work to establish them as top amateur clubs.

“The meeting got quite heated at times as Martin and Marc constantly refused to consider the claims of the clubs with regard to the impact of a 2026 start.
“They seem to have a theory that despite the NCL having built a reputation for being the exemplar for others to follow, that the NCL is the root cause of the slow decline in the numbers playing open-age rugby league.

“It was claimed that players being called up to first teams from club’s second teams can create issues for Regional Leagues, but that was few and far between, and established Regional clubs are more likely to duck a fixture.

“Overall, the NCL clubs stated they understood the ‘evolution’ message, but there was no support for the speed of the roll out .
“‘Coyd’s claims of consultation were also refuted, and the lack of a change management process was very much in evidence.

“He even stated that a 40th season celebration for the NCL was very much a priority!!!

“But he’s apparently adamant that the NCRL will commence in March 2026 in its current proposed format!”

“The NCL management have always been willing to talk this to a mutually beneficial resolution.

 “ So far we’ve held off legal action in the hope of compromise, and will meet with the clubs on Monday to seek their agreement to proceed.”

[NFL @NFL]

legendary ⌚️

@ShedeurSanders | @Browns

[Nike Football @usnikefootball]

When you get your opportunity, create your next one.

[Penrith Panthers 🐾 @PenrithPanthers]

FT. FOUR-IN-A-ROW! 🏆🏆🏆🏆

#pantherpride 🐾 #letsride #NRLGF

[City Chief @City_Chief]

😳 Oh my word. I have actual shivers. [via @FodenCTID]

[dan @UnDiluted7]

You cannot understate the impact Dylan Edwards has on a rugby league team. Immense talent, bigger ticker 👌🏻

#Origin #UpTheBlues #PantherPride

[Johnny Lew @johnlew13]

Rugby Union can only Dream.

They wank themselves off over hospital flick passes, they’d remove a few ribs if they saw this

[Culture Crave 🍿 @CultureCrave]

#BlueMountainState sequel series is in development 🏈

Alan Ritchson will reprise his role as Thad Castle

(via @DEADLINE)

[No Context UK 🇬🇧 @UKNoContext]

Try & guess the song he’s singing before you open the video.

You’ll NEVER believe it. 😂

[Dalton ARLFC @DaltonRugby]

🔴⚫ Dalton 🐉🐉 Game Week

Barton Townley Cup Final

Dalton v Ulverston

🏆 @NissanBarrow
🆚 @UlverstonRL
🏟️ Craven Park, @BarrowRaiders
📅 Friday 6th October
⏰ 7:30pm KO

@NorthWestRL @BarrowandDis_RL @bbccumbriasport @Cumbria_RL
@CandoFM @BarrowInspiring

[Premier Sports @PremSportsTV]

Ryan Johnston wins the derby for @BarrowRaiders! 😱

A last gasp drop goal is the decider 👏

[Premier Sports @PremSportsTV]

🔵 @BarrowRaiders' Ryan Johnston reacts to a colossal Cumbrian Derby victory

"Hopefully we can keep this great club in the Championship." 🗣️

[Dalton ARLFC @DaltonRugby]

🔴⚫ 🐉🐉Result

FT Dalton 26 v 14 Ulverston

🏆 @NorthWestRL Div 1
🆚 @UlverstonRL
🏟️ Kelland Park, Dalton
📅 Saturday 8th July
⏰ 2:30pm KO
Match Sponsor: Sportawards Engraving
@BarrowandDis_RL @bbccumbriasport @Cumbria_RL
@CandoFM @BarrowInspiring

[Dalton ARLFC @DaltonRugby]

🔴⚫ ‼️ Game Week & Memorial day ‼️
NWML Div 1 local derby Dalton v @UlverstonRL and the Travis Smith Memorial Day this Sat 8th July.
@NorthWestRL @Cumbria_RL
@BarrowandDis_RL @bbccumbriasport
@BarrowInspiring @CandoFM

[Leeds Rhinos @leedsrhinos]

Please do not share any content on social media regarding Rob. The fake account that was set up today on Facebook to spread hateful news that is totally untrue and upsetting for the family. Rob is fine and looking forward to enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend with his family

[Dalton ARLFC @DaltonRugby]

⚫ Game Day Result 🐉🐉

FT Ulverston 14 v 34 Dalton

🏆 @NorthWestRL
🆚 @UlverstonRL
🏟️ Dragley Beck, Ulverston
📅 Saturday 13th May
⏰ 2:00pm
@bbccumbriasport @Cumbria_RL
@BarrowandDis_RL @CandoFM
@BarrowInspiring

[Chem @charlie_ems10]

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