Changes in the National Rugby League

May 16, 2026, 19:30
AustraliaSports

Introduction

The National Rugby League has many changes. Some coaches are leaving and some players are talking about their future.

Main Body

Ivan Cleary will stop coaching the Penrith Panthers in 2027. He wants to spend more time with his family. Peter Wallace will be the new coach. Nathan Cleary is a star player. He does not know if he will stay after 2027. He needs to think about his partner and his family. There are problems at the Perth Bears. Mal Meninga and Ben Gardiner do not work well together. Ben Gardiner will be the head coach in 2029. He also coaches the Samoa team. Some people have health problems. Laurie Daley is eating healthy food and not drinking alcohol. The Melbourne Storm are angry at Channel 7. The TV station was not kind about coach Craig Bellamy's illness.

Conclusion

The league is changing. Coaches and players are making big decisions about their health and their jobs.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Future

In this text, we see a very simple way to say what will happen later. We use will + action.

Look at these examples:

  • Ivan Cleary will stop coaching... →\rightarrow (Action in 2027)
  • Peter Wallace will be the new coach... →\rightarrow (A future fact)
  • Ben Gardiner will be the head coach... →\rightarrow (Action in 2029)

Simple Rule: Use will when you are sure about a future change or a plan.

Compare:

  • He is a star player (Now/Present)
  • He will be a coach (Future)

Vocabulary Note:

  • Stay →\rightarrow To remain in one place or job.
  • Leave →\rightarrow To go away from a place or job.

Vocabulary Learning

coach (n.)
a person who trains and directs a team or individual
Example:The coach explained the new strategy.
family (n.)
a group of related people living together
Example:She spent the weekend with her family.
health (n.)
the state of being free from illness
Example:Regular exercise improves health.
job (n.)
a paid position of work
Example:He found a new job in marketing.
decision (n.)
a choice made after thinking
Example:Her decision surprised everyone.
future (n.)
the time that comes after the present
Example:They plan for their future.
time (n.)
a period for doing something
Example:I need more time to finish.
stop (v.)
to cease an activity
Example:She decided to stop smoking.
new (adj.)
not old or previous
Example:I bought a new phone.
stay (v.)
to remain in a place
Example:Will you stay for dinner?
partner (n.)
a person who works with another
Example:He is my business partner.
problem (n.)
an issue that needs solving
Example:We need to solve this problem.
work (v.)
to do a job or task
Example:They work hard every day.
together (adv.)
in a group or joint action
Example:They worked together on the project.
healthy (adj.)
good for health
Example:She eats healthy food.