SYDNEY: Australia's National Rugby League referees have withdrawn their industrial action after reaching an agreement with the governing body over the use of just one on-field match official this season.
"This is an excellent outcome for the game and all its stakeholders," Australian Rugby League chairman Peter V'landys said in a statement. The NRL, which has used two on-field referees since 2008, had proposed using just one when the season resumed to cut costs as professional sports grapples with the financial fallout from the novel coronavirus outbreak.The Professional Rugby League Match Officials , however, objected and claimed their complaint was about player safety and"fair and real consultation" with the NRL.
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