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Coronavirus: Eels go on rampage to mark NRL's return

Marata Niukore of the Parramatta Eels scoring a try during their 34-6 victory over hosts Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL) yesterday. The NRL, played behind closed doors, is one of the world's first contact sports to resume after Co
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Marata Niukore of the Parramatta Eels scoring a try during their 34-6 victory over hosts Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL) yesterday. The NRL, played behind closed doors, is one of the world's first contact sports to resume after Covid-19 shredded the sporting calendar.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 29, 2020, with the headline Coronavirus: Eels go on rampage to mark NRL's return. Subscribe