The premier, the Pope and the boss: NRL grand final up for grabs
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-08 12:31 UTC+10:00
Section: Sport / NRL
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Sport, Religion, Australia
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Snippet:
West Australia Premier Roger Cook has revealed the state will “bid hard” for the 2028 NRL grand final if a scheduling clash with Pope Leo XIV’s Sydney visit forces the game to move its showpiece event.
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