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'Prefer to stay': Penrith rake opens up on Cleary exit

'Prefer to stay': Penrith rake opens up on Cleary exit

Mitch Kenny insists Penrith won't fall off a cliff when Ivan Cleary departs while also revealing why talks on his own contract beyond 2027 are on hold. .

Panthers set out Nathan Cleary retention road map

Panthers set out Nathan Cleary retention road map

Panthers set out Nathan Cleary retention road map

Panthers set out Nathan Cleary retention road map

Penrith have revealed their stance in negotiations with Nathan Cleary, who enters the final 12 months of his NRL deal with the club on November 1.

Raiders' in-form player out for up to six weeks

Raiders' in-form player out for up to six weeks

Raiders' in-form player out for up to six weeks

Raiders' in-form player out for up to six weeks

Simi Sasagi's shoulder injury will keep the in-form NRL star on the sidelines for between four and six weeks.

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Cleary plots next coaching goal after Penrith exit plan

Cleary plots next coaching goal after Penrith exit plan

Four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary has lifted the lid on his decision to walk away from Penrith at the end of the 2027 NRL season.

Campbell charges into new spine role at Titans

Campbell charges into new spine role at Titans

New Gold Coast five-eighth Jayden Campbell will wear a heritage Chargers-themed jersey against Newcastle, 28 years after his famous father Preston did the same.

Upton's leadership key for Maroons to turn tables

Upton's leadership key for Maroons to turn tables

Queensland will aim to improve their discipline in game two of the Women's State of Origin series as skipper Tamika Upton's leadership is hailed as crucial.

'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

'Not surprised': Kiss on Chiefs' latest rugby target

Reds coach Les Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies later this year, is bracing for an ongoing NRL recruitment battle after a young star's link to the Chiefs.

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Roosters veteran ready for Origin after knee 'scare'

Roosters veteran ready for Origin after knee 'scare'

Roosters veteran ready for Origin after knee 'scare'

Roosters veteran ready for Origin after knee 'scare'

Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton has reassured NSW he would be fit and firing for the State of Origin series opener after a recent knee injury.

New identity: Manly turn back clock on defence

New identity: Manly turn back clock on defence

New identity: Manly turn back clock on defence

New identity: Manly turn back clock on defence

Manly have become the most miserly defensive team in the NRL under Kieran Foran, with the Sea Eagles eying off their best defensive run in 18 years.

Key Broncos need form bounce to crack Maroons side

Key Broncos need form bounce to crack Maroons side

Key Broncos need form bounce to crack Maroons side

Key Broncos need form bounce to crack Maroons side

Brisbane trio Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam and Ben Hunt are all in contention for Queensland's State of Origin side ahead of the team being named. .

Kyle Flanagan named for first game since father's axing

Kyle Flanagan named for first game since father's axing

Kyle Flanagan named for first game since father's axing

Kyle Flanagan named for first game since father's axing

NRL strugglers St George Illawarra have recalled Kyle Flanagan for the Magic Round clash against Penrith after an injury to rookie halfback Kade Reed.

Latrell Mitchell named to return just in time for NSW

Latrell Mitchell named to return just in time for NSW

Latrell Mitchell named to return just in time for NSW

Latrell Mitchell named to return just in time for NSW

Latrell Mitchell has been named to return from injury at Magic Round, where North Queensland and St George Illawarra will roll out new halves combinations.

Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin

Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin

Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin

Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin

A favourite of Queensland coach Billy Slater, Val Holmes has shaken off a shoulder injury in time to remain an option for the State of Origin series opener.

Warriors' Metcalf on open market, Tiger pens new deal

Warriors' Metcalf on open market, Tiger pens new deal

Warriors' Metcalf on open market, Tiger pens new deal

Warriors' Metcalf on open market, Tiger pens new deal

Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf looks set to become a free agent, but Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva has rejected the chance to go to the open market.

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Veteran Ben Hunt reveals immediate NRL future

Brisbane's Ben Hunt is close to finalising a contract extension that could see him join Cameron Smith in the exclusive 400-game NRL club.

Off-contract Parramatta prop addresses NRL future

Junior Paulo doesn't have a deal for next year, but the NRL prop knows where his future lies.

Seibold opens up on sacking, Cherry-Evans defection

Anthony Seibold was stunned to be dumped by Manly only three games into the season, but says he harbours no ill will towards the club.

Bulldogs address 'soft mindset', captain's Galvin spray

Stephen Crichton gave Lachlan Galvin a verbal dressing down in Canterbury's loss to the Dolphins in a sign of frustration at the Dogs' poor defence.

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Harrison focused on next steps after dream debut

Gold Coast 20-year-old Zane Harrison is riding the high of making his NRL debut but insists he hasn't got the starting halfback jersey locked down yet.

'Mum's always said': Blue happy to play Origin villain

Kennedy Cherrington can't wait to resume hostilities with the Queensland crowd when the NSW Blues aim to wrap up the Origin series in Brisbane.

Uncharted territory: how NRL became like old under-20s

The NRL is on track for its highest-scoring season of all time, with an average of more than 50 points scored per game over the opening 10 rounds.

Maroons Origin selection hinges on Storm form: Munster

Making a timely return to form, Cameron Munster says he's worried more about "his own backyard" in Melbourne than Queensland State of Origin selection.

NRL set for Magic Round talks over Super League deal

Super League bosses will meet with NRL counterparts this week as the Australian game pushes for greater say in the running of the European competition.

PNG-bound coach closes in on more glory for Hull KR

Australian coach Willie Peters has reached another Wembley final with his world champions Hull KR, before he sets off on his ground-breaking NRL adventure.

Cleary backs 'incredible' Edwards to start in Origin

Panthers mentor Ivan Cleary has thrown his support behind Dylan Edwards' bid to retain the New South Wales fullback jersey, after he dazzled against Canberra.

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