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Kepaoa slapped with six-match ban for homophobic slur

Kepaoa slapped with six-match ban for homophobic slur

NRL club Newcastle will work closely with Asu Kepaoa after the NSW Cup forward was given a six-match ban for using a homophobic slur.

Parramatta Eels enter race to sign strike centre

Parramatta Eels enter race to sign strike centre

Parramatta Eels enter race to sign strike centre

Parramatta Eels enter race to sign strike centre

Bronson Xerri appears to be on the outer at Canterbury and Parramatta, boasting open spots on their roster, are keen to enter the battle for his services.

Manly halfback's confession after field goal failure

Manly halfback's confession after field goal failure

Manly halfback's confession after field goal failure

Manly halfback's confession after field goal failure

Jamal Fogarty is aware discourse about his his ability to handle pressure will ramp up after missing two field goals in Manly's loss to Canterbury.

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Spotlight on Broncos veteran to prove he still has mojo

Spotlight on Broncos veteran to prove he still has mojo

Brisbane veteran half Ben Hunt has been backed to justify why he was re-signed at the age of 36 as the injury crisis at the Broncos takes another dire turn.

'All myths': Bennett bristles at conspiracy theories

'All myths': Bennett bristles at conspiracy theories

Supercoach Wayne Bennett has lashed the latest suggestions South Sydney's turf training surface might behind the NRL club's concerning injury toll.

Dolphins forward hits 100 after early Warriors sniff

Dolphins forward hits 100 after early Warriors sniff

Auckland-born Dolphins forward Connelly Lemuelu will play a Warriors club he once trained with for a week in the U20s before his career took a different turn.

Cleary's blunt NRL warning over New Zealand expansion

Cleary's blunt NRL warning over New Zealand expansion

New Zealand seems ripe for NRL expansion but Penrith coach Ivan Cleary feels adding a 20th team there could hamstring its biggest success story.

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NRL player's ex feared going to cops due to his fame

NRL player's ex feared going to cops due to his fame

NRL player's ex feared going to cops due to his fame

NRL player's ex feared going to cops due to his fame

NRL player Tyrone Munro is fighting allegations he assaulted his then-partner in three incidents, leading to him being stood down under the no-fault policy.

Blow for NRL's breakout prop as Dogs make halves call

Blow for NRL's breakout prop as Dogs make halves call

Blow for NRL's breakout prop as Dogs make halves call

Blow for NRL's breakout prop as Dogs make halves call

Jackson Ford's breakout NRL campaign has been hit with news the star Warriors prop will miss up to 12 weeks of the club's season.

Worst ever NRL defending premiers: Broncos hole exposed

Worst ever NRL defending premiers: Broncos hole exposed

Worst ever NRL defending premiers: Broncos hole exposed

Worst ever NRL defending premiers: Broncos hole exposed

Brisbane have hit a new low after 16 rounds for any defending NRL premiers and must turn it around against Sydney Roosters without Ezra Mam and Adam Reynolds.

'Don't bag him': Moses defends target of NSW blame game

'Don't bag him': Moses defends target of NSW blame game

'Don't bag him': Moses defends target of NSW blame game

'Don't bag him': Moses defends target of NSW blame game

Laurie Daley is a man under pressure but Mitchell Moses believes former NSW State of Origin greats need to lay off the besieged Blues coach.

'Dolphins first': star centre opens up on Roosters link

'Dolphins first': star centre opens up on Roosters link

'Dolphins first': star centre opens up on Roosters link

'Dolphins first': star centre opens up on Roosters link

Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has revealed his plans beyond 2027, wanting to win an NRL premiership and play long-term at the club with a gun side.

Blues blow as Latrell Mitchell ruled out of game three

Blues blow as Latrell Mitchell ruled out of game three

Blues blow as Latrell Mitchell ruled out of game three

Blues blow as Latrell Mitchell ruled out of game three

Latrell Mitchell had said Monday's training could help decide his chances of returning in round 17 but the Rabbitohs centre did not make it past the warm-up.

Hunt signs contract extension with Broncos

Hunt signs contract extension with Broncos

Hunt signs contract extension with Broncos

Hunt signs contract extension with Broncos

Veteran utility Ben Hunt will play at least another year with the Brisbane Broncos after signing a contract extension.

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Christian NRL star backs Israel Folau's push for return

A former State of Origin prop has thrown his support behind Israel Folau's audacious bid to return to the NRL with Wests Tigers.

Knights forward facing judiciary over homophobic slur

Newcastle forward Asu Kepaoa has been summoned to the NSW Rugby League judiciary for allegedly using a homophobic slur while playing reserve grade.

Campbell sees Titans' turning point in halfback heroics

Jayden Campbell feels the future is bright with Zane Harrison as the Gold Coast halfback after the youngster kicked the Titans to one of their finest wins.

Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build

Experienced NRL administrator and current North Sydney Bears chief Gareth Holmes will reunite with coach Mal Meninga to run the Perth Bears as football boss.

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No 'cry-babies' in Shark vs Rooster stoush

Ronaldo Mulitalo and Mark Nawaqanitawase have opened up on their running on-field battle following the Sydney Roosters' defeat of Cronulla.

Shark hooker's trick for speedy recovery

Cronulla hooker Blayke Brailey had a simple trick to help expedite his recovery from the broken arm he suffered against Manly in round 13.

Nawaqanitawase caps big week starring in Roosters' win

The Sydney Roosters' State of Origin contingent have returned to inspire victory over Cronulla in the final game of the NRL's round 16.

Melbourne fly high as Raiders' finals hopes sink

A hat-trick by rampaging winger Will Warbrick has steered Melbourne to a 42-20 win over Canberra, fighting back from 16-0 down at AAMI Park.

Origin hopeful injured in Warriors' win over Cowboys

The Warriors have put in an impressive performance against the Cowboys but an injury has left one of their stars unlikely to feature in NSW Origin discussions.

'It's up to Loz': axed Origin star hoping for recall

Manly star Haumole Olakau’atu feels he handled the disappointment of being dropped by NSW well and doesn't believe the Origin selection door is shut.

Hannay eased rookie into NRL after own spotlight moment

Gold Coast man of the moment Zane Harrison thanked his coach for his wise easing into the NRL as Josh Hannay opened up on his infamous ban as a 16-year-old.

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