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- The 2020 NRL season was the 113th of professional rugby league in Australia and the 23rd season run by the National Rugby League. As of 3 May 2020, the season was shortened from 25 rounds to 20, and the finals series and State of Origin pushed back, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As of 3 May 2020, the season was shortened from 25 rounds to 20, and the finals series and State of Origin pushed back, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first two rounds were played before the season was suspended on 23 March, and premiership points earned from the earlier rounds are still counted. The season resumed on 28 May. [1]
Prior to the recommencement of the season, the NRL announced the fixture would be shortened from 24 matches per team to 20 (including the two rounds already played prior to the season suspension), which each team playing each other once, and an additional five teams for a second time.
Apr 5, 2020 · The prospect of a shortened NRL season in 2020 could wreak havoc on the Sydney Roosters' chances of becoming the first team since the 1983 Eels to win a third straight title...
- NRL Reporter
The NRL 2020 regular season has drawn to a close and much like the Brisbane Broncos it is time to get to the bottom of it. Statistically that is. There were some significant rule changes this season that have impacted the way teams are playing.
1 day ago · At the end of Round 2, the NRL announced a suspension of the competition. The season resumed after a 2 month break, with the competition reduced from 25 Rounds to 20. Rounds 3 and 4 were played in front of empty stadiums and with teams adopting new home grounds in the interim.
After an eight-week break, the season resumed without a hitch, with Melbourne Storm crowned NRL premiers and Queensland the State of Origin champions. Here's a look back at what happened in rugby ...
Jul 23, 2020 · Ten rounds into the shortened 2020 NRL season, it's time to assess each club's positives, negatives, standout players and finals chances as we head into the home straight.
