NRL salary cap fails to ensure competitive balance amid team struggles

The NRL's salary cap is not ensuring competitive balance this season, as shown by Penrith's dominance and the Dragons' struggles. Only two players shifted from top-eight to bottom-nine clubs, highlighting that factors beyond money are influencing player movement, according to RLPA chief executive Clint Newton. A club’s culture and coaching are increasingly critical in attracting talent.

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