The whistle has been blown on a months long stoush between the NRL and the players association over their collective bargaining agreement

Crisis talks over the last 48 hours ended in a handshake agreement last night - with all protest action taken by the players lifted immediately.

Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans has responded to the news - and singled out a key figure.



On the field - Penrith have continued their winning form with a 24-12 away win over Manly to open round 24.

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