The NRL is tomorrow expected to rubber-stamp the start of the NRL season for as early as May 21, with each team playing each other once | SMHsport
The ARL Commission is tomorrow expected to sign off on the return of the NRL competition from as early as May 21.has been told by sources with knowledge of the negotiations that a Sydney-based, 15-round season is the preferred option of the two proposals that will be discussed at the NRL innovation committee meeting tomorrow morning.Following the meeting, a recommendation will be put to the commission and a decision on the structure and future of the game is likely to be announced.
The Knights and Raiders are expected to stay in Newcastle and Canberra respectively and travel to Sydney on game day. If the NRL succeeds in its plans for a May return, the grand final will be played in its traditional time slot, the first Sunday in October.
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