Leagues and Governing Bodies

League Notes: Australian Rugby League Commission Set To Condense State Of Origin Period

11.5.2013

The Australian Rugby League Commission "is set to condense the State of Origin period into a shorter, more intense format in 2014 amid concerns" from National Rugby League clubs "the lengthy nature of this year's series created too great a flat spot for teams and fans" (AAP, 11/4). ... Football Federation Australia Referees Dir Ben Wilson has revealed "he explored the possibility of having extra referees stationed behind the goals" in A-League matches this season as the men in the middle "again came under fire following a weekend of contentious decisions" (THE AUSTRALIAN, 11/5). ... A nonprofit organization headed by Japanese lawmaker Antonio Inoki on Monday "opened an office in North Korea to facilitate exchanges between the two countries through sports" (KYODO, 11/4).

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