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Why Sloan said no to Bennett, as new Dragons deal nears

Why Sloan said no to Bennett, as new Dragons deal nears

Off-contract St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan is in discussions for a new deal and has revealed why he had to knock back Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.

Cowboys centre Holmes ready for showdown with Gagai

Cowboys centre Holmes ready for showdown with Gagai

Cowboys centre Holmes ready for showdown with Gagai

Cowboys centre Holmes ready for showdown with Gagai

Two of Queensland's best recent performers go head-to-head in Townsville when North Queensland centre Valentine Holmes battles Newcastle veteran Dane Gagai.

Walsh stars, Reynolds injured as Broncos beat Souths

Walsh stars, Reynolds injured as Broncos beat Souths

Walsh stars, Reynolds injured as Broncos beat Souths

Walsh stars, Reynolds injured as Broncos beat Souths

Fullback Reece Walsh outplayed Latrell Mitchell in Brisbane's 28-18 win over a woeful South Sydney as Broncos captain Adam Reynolds re-injured his knee.

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Unhappy Lomax can take flight on Dragons wing: Bird

Unhappy Lomax can take flight on Dragons wing: Bird

St George Illawarra star Jack Bird says playing out of position is all part of making it in the NRL and insists out-of-sorts Zac Lomax can flourish out wide.

Cowboys' Drinkwater targets NSW jersey as Ponga looms

Cowboys' Drinkwater targets NSW jersey as Ponga looms

North Queensland fullback Scott Drinkwater has a classic battle ahead with Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga which he hopes can move him closer to a cherished NSW debut.

Education must lift to stop NRL racism: Fogarty

Education must lift to stop NRL racism: Fogarty

Raiders No.7 and Mununjali man Jamal Fogarty says Spencer Leniu's racial slur was "poor", and wants society to learn more about the impacts of racism.

Burton's our five-eighth, can be more involved: Ciraldo

Burton's our five-eighth, can be more involved: Ciraldo

Matt Burton will remain Canterbury's five-eighth, with coach Cameron Ciraldo doubling down on the former Penrith centre's potential in the halves.

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Eels still wary despite boasting recipe to beat Penrith

Eels still wary despite boasting recipe to beat Penrith

Eels still wary despite boasting recipe to beat Penrith

Eels still wary despite boasting recipe to beat Penrith

Parramatta players know how to topple Penrith, but are still wary of the three-time defending NRL premiers.

Leniu 'not a racist', declares Roosters coach Robinson

Leniu 'not a racist', declares Roosters coach Robinson

Leniu 'not a racist', declares Roosters coach Robinson

Leniu 'not a racist', declares Roosters coach Robinson

Trent Robinson has declared suspended Spencer Leniu is “not racist” as the Roosters coach warned the NRL and society has a wider issue with loaded language.

Laybutt quick to become centre of attention for Cowboys

Laybutt quick to become centre of attention for Cowboys

Laybutt quick to become centre of attention for Cowboys

Laybutt quick to become centre of attention for Cowboys

North Queensland centre Zac Laybutt has made a blistering start to the year and credits the approach of new assistant coach James Maloney for his success.

Tigers backing young gun Galvin to take NRL by storm

Tigers backing young gun Galvin to take NRL by storm

Tigers backing young gun Galvin to take NRL by storm

Tigers backing young gun Galvin to take NRL by storm

Wests Tigers teammates are predicting teenage prodigy Lachlan Galvin won't be overawed when he makes his NRL debut against Canberra.

Josh Addo-Carr catches Bulldogs teammates by surprise

Josh Addo-Carr catches Bulldogs teammates by surprise

Josh Addo-Carr catches Bulldogs teammates by surprise

Josh Addo-Carr catches Bulldogs teammates by surprise

Canterbury star Josh Addo-Carr has made a habit of surprising his Bulldogs teammates and he could have another one in store for them.

Honeymoon is over for Dolphins as Bennett wields axe

Honeymoon is over for Dolphins as Bennett wields axe

Honeymoon is over for Dolphins as Bennett wields axe

Honeymoon is over for Dolphins as Bennett wields axe

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett picked Isaiya Katoa and Jake Averillo and dropped Sean O'Sullivan and Tesi Niu after a round-one hiding to put his squad on notice.

Scoreless Panthers try-ing hard to break Eels hoodoo

Scoreless Panthers try-ing hard to break Eels hoodoo

Scoreless Panthers try-ing hard to break Eels hoodoo

Scoreless Panthers try-ing hard to break Eels hoodoo

Moving on from a scoreless round-one defeat, Penrith are looking to break a two-year home-and-away losing streak against Parramatta when they host their rivals.

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Warriors wait on Egan's elbow injury for Storm clash

Warriors coach Andrew Webster will give Wayde Egan every chance to overcome an elbow injury and is tight-lipped on his possible replacement to face Melbourne.

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Brisbane's welfare officers have rallied around Ezra Mam as coach Kevin Walters says he's right to play his first NRL game since a racial slur by Spencer Leniu.

Souths defend Mitchell amid Fittler, Mundine criticism

Amid backlash from prominent NRL figures, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou is lauding Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker for speaking up for Indigenous people.

Reynolds to fire for Broncos against old club: Walters

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says there is no grand final hangover for skipper Adam Reynolds who he tips to be at his best against former club South Sydney.

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I wish I found Brad Arthur and Eels earlier: Cartwright

As he prepares to face former club Penrith, Bryce Cartwright has admitted he was like a part-time footballer before he found Brad Arthur at Parramatta.

NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur

The NRL remains confident in its player-education programs despite banning Spencer Leniu for eight matches over a racial slur aimed at Brisbane's Ezra Mam.

Reds coach Kiss issues plea to RA regarding Petaia

Reds coach Les Kiss wants Rugby Australia to get behind Jordan Petaia, saying Super Rugby's playmakers need greater protection.

Teen Tiger Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has dropped a round two selection bombshell, naming 18-year-old Lachlan Galvin in the halves.

Warbrick hails improved defence from Storm's Coates

Will Warbrick says the defence shown by Xavier Coates in round one is no fluke with his fellow Melbourne winger a stand-out in the Storm pre-season.

Manly's Saab out for six weeks with hamstring injury

Jason Saab has been ruled out for six weeks with an injury as Manly teammate Josh Schuster prepares to return via the NSW Cup.

Sharks out to shed tag as NRL's top-eight lightweights

The Sharks hope a gritty season-opening away victory over the Warriors proves a line-in-the-sand moment in their quest to become a genuine NRL title force.

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