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NRL data shows 2026 season not significantly faster or more injury-prone than
NRL data from the opening seven rounds suggests the 2026 season is not significantly faster or more injury-prone than 2025, countering criticism the sport has become touch football. Ball-in-play time decreased slightly to 54.7 minutes, while average winning margins increased by just 1.79 points. Injuries are down overall, though some clubs face severe casualty crises.
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