Indigenous All Stars captain Cody Walker and rugby league Immortal Mal Meninga call for the national anthem to be changed, with Walker saying Advance Australia Fair does not represent him or his family.
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NRL makes stand on domestic violence, but history means scepticism is warranted
In effectively banning Ben Barba from ever returning to its competition, the NRL has sent a clear message to abusive players. But given its history on such matters, can it be trusted?
NRL declares Ben Barba will never ‘be welcomed back’
The NRL says there is "no place" for Ben Barba in rugby league after its integrity unit find he was involved in a physical altercation with his partner.
NRL boss admits off-season has been a ‘train wreck’, says Barba may never play again
Todd Greenberg says Ben Barba won't have a way back into the sport if he is found to have assaulted his partner, saying "we won't tolerate misbehaviour and the sanctions will be extremely strong".
Barba sacked by Cowboys due to ‘significant breach’ of contract
The troubled Dally M winner's off-field problems continue to hinder his career and he is in hot water again over a significant breach of his contract stemming from an alleged incident at the Townsville casino.
Former billionaire Nathan Tinkler says he’s an average guy who’s had a ‘pretty rough trot’
Former coal tycoon and discharged bankrupt Nathan Tinkler defends his track record, shrugging off suggestions he left a trail of unpaid debts in the wake of his collapsed mining empire.
Sharks coach Shane Flanagan quits after NRL deregistration
Weeks after being deregistered by the NRL as a result of an integrity unit investigation, Shane Flanagan resigns from his position as head coach of the Cronulla Sharks.
Maroons great Greg Inglis announces retirement in 2020
Maroons and Australia great Greg Inglis announces a timeline for his retirement from the NRL, setting 2020 as his final year in the game.
‘Put himself in the spotlight’: Magistrate scolds NRL player in court
A Sydney magistrate tells North Queensland Cowboys forward Scott Bolton his status as a high-profile sportsman is of "no consequence to the court or to me" as he is given a 12-month good behaviour bond after a woman accused him of touching her.
Rugby league great Andrew Johns reveals he is being treated for seizures
After collapsing in a coffee shop, rugby league immortal Andrew Johns reveals he has been undergoing treatment for seizures over the last few years.