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NRL<\/a> fans might need to do a double take this season when they tune into post-match press conferences.<\/p>\n NewsCorp reports that the days of hearing from both a coach and team captain are now gone.<\/p>\n The sight of the captain and coach side by side has been a familiar and enduring part of post-match rituals for over a decade, offering both leadership and perspective and on-field insight.\u00a0<\/p>\n The league will now relieve captains of their media duties, leaving only coaches to address the press after games.<\/p>\n In recent seasons, captains rarely fielded questions from the already dwindling number of reporters in attendance.<\/p>\n With the new rule, they won’t appear at all.<\/p>\n Fans can still expect to hear from captains during interviews or other media obligations, but the post-match pre forum wil now be a coach-only space.<\/p>\n Get set for the footy with the FREE Zero Tackle 2026 NRL Season Guide!<\/a> Packed with 130+ pages of player profiles, team previews, insights and analysis, the 2026 NRL Season Guide<\/a> is built for fans who want the full picture. Download your free Season Guide HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n
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