NRL stars are reportedly planning to boycott a return to training on Monday in solidarity with the New Zealand-based Warriors. The players are considering the decision because no new pay deal has been finalised between them and the NRL, even though they were promised that would be delivered earlier this week. Nine reports the NRL has now told the players a revised pay structure won't be given to them until next week. The uncertainty around pay caused Warriors players, led by captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, to question their next move. Monday was mooted as a day for NRL players and staff to undergo mandatory biosecurity briefings, so any extended delay in that might cause the season restart date to be postponed.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 30, 2020 02:03 UTC