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Northern Mystics assistant coach Rob Wright believes the onus is on coaches to crackdown on rising bodily contact in the ANZ Premiership

Northern Mystics assistant coach Rob Wright believes the onus is on coaches to crackdown on rising bodily contact in the ANZ Premiership

10 July 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

The Jamaica mentor believes netball is getting steadily rougher, with the Pulse and Stars suffering major personnel issues due to increased injuries.

Wright's told the Inside Netball podcast teams with higher penalty counts lose more than they win.

Hear the full interview on iHeartRadio.

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09 Jul: Relief for New South Wales fans with their team to remain unchanged for tonight's State of Origin decider against Queensland in Sydney

09 Jul: Warriors coach Andrew Webster has explained why he's picked Tanah Boyd to replace Luke Metcalf at halfback over Te Maire Martin for Sunday's NRL tussle with the Tigers at Mt Smart

09 Jul: Tanah Boyd has been given first crack at the Warriors' number seven jersey, replacing the injured Luke Metcalf for Sunday's NRL home match against the Tigers

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08 Jul: Two key New South Wales players have overcome injury concerns ahead of State of Origin's game three decider against Queensland in Sydney tomorrow night

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