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NRL

British  

abbreviation

  1. National Rugby League

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"I've made no secret of my desire to coach in the NRL as the next step of my career. However, it makes this decision no less difficult," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The 25-year-old has starred for the Sydney Roosters in rugby league's NRL after spending four years in rugby union with Super Rugby's Waratahs.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

And Australian rugby league's NRL said any player who joined the breakaway league would be banned for 10 years.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

Meanwhile, Morgan Smithies, who starred as Canberra Raiders won the NRL Minor Premiership, and a rejuvenated Kallum Watkins appear to be straight swaps for Ethan Havard and the injured John Bateman.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Super League is heading for a "train crash" if it does not find ways to grow its revenue, the head of Australia's NRL has warned.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

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