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'I've taken pay cuts': Munster opens up on PNG interest

'I've taken pay cuts': Munster opens up on PNG interest

Cameron Munster has spoken of the allure of the PNG Chiefs as he weighs up a move in 2028 after being given permission by Melbourne to negotiate.

Cool hand Luke gives Cowboys spark for Roosters visit

Cool hand Luke gives Cowboys spark for Roosters visit

Cool hand Luke gives Cowboys spark for Roosters visit

Cool hand Luke gives Cowboys spark for Roosters visit

An injury to forward John Bateman in the captain's run has forced a bench reshuffle for North Queensland ahead of their clash with Sydney Roosters.

Tonga star vows to atone for ego and poor leadership

Tonga star vows to atone for ego and poor leadership

Tonga star vows to atone for ego and poor leadership

Tonga star vows to atone for ego and poor leadership

Siosifa Talakai is eager to represent Tonga at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, admitting he bungled his last chance at the tournament.

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Reynolds won't quit Broncos early as coach dream nears

Reynolds won't quit Broncos early as coach dream nears

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has scuppered suggestions he won't finish the season as he reveals why pressure and criticism won't cruel his NRL coaching quest.

Nikorima exit makes Dolphins halves puzzle clearer

Nikorima exit makes Dolphins halves puzzle clearer

No.6 Kodi Nikorima will join St George Illawarra next year as the Dolphins prepare to welcome England star George Williams and extend Brad Schneider's time.

'Stubborn' Doueihi insists he is committed to Tigers

'Stubborn' Doueihi insists he is committed to Tigers

Adam Doueihi has fronted the media to explain his decision to walk out on Wests Tigers ahead of a must-win game against Canberra.

Broncos' Semu-trailer to keep trucking after Haas exit

Broncos' Semu-trailer to keep trucking after Haas exit

Brisbane have put their faith in 22-year-old prop Va'a Semu to start alongside Payne Haas and lock Pat Carrigan has backed the young big unit.

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Troubled Tiger earns recall after playing absence

Troubled Tiger earns recall after playing absence

Troubled Tiger earns recall after playing absence

Troubled Tiger earns recall after playing absence

Wests Tigers have made a call on Adam Doueihi's immediate playing future, naming the utility on their team sheet to face fellow strugglers Parramatta.

Roosters coach uncertain about injured veteran's future

Roosters coach uncertain about injured veteran's future

Roosters coach uncertain about injured veteran's future

Roosters coach uncertain about injured veteran's future

Sydney Roosters veteran Daniel Tupou is likely to make a decision on his playing future while sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Star's sideline influence a 'weapon' for weakened Storm

Star's sideline influence a 'weapon' for weakened Storm

Star's sideline influence a 'weapon' for weakened Storm

Star's sideline influence a 'weapon' for weakened Storm

Storm players are praising skipper Harry Grant for coaching from the sideline as the superstar hooker repairs his hamstring

Beware of the pint-sized Rabbitoh: Souths players warn

Beware of the pint-sized Rabbitoh: Souths players warn

Beware of the pint-sized Rabbitoh: Souths players warn

Beware of the pint-sized Rabbitoh: Souths players warn

Ashton Ward packs some punch for one of the smallest halves in the NRL, say South Sydney players who are chasing a finals berth.

Bears snare title-winning hooker as build takes shape

Bears snare title-winning hooker as build takes shape

Bears snare title-winning hooker as build takes shape

Bears snare title-winning hooker as build takes shape

Perth Bears have added to their forward stocks for next season, bringing former Melbourne and Brisbane No.9 Tyson Smoothy home to Australia from the UK.

Rugby's 'generational talent' shuns NRL in code war win

Rugby's 'generational talent' shuns NRL in code war win

Rugby's 'generational talent' shuns NRL in code war win

Rugby's 'generational talent' shuns NRL in code war win

Australian rugby is celebrating a crucial contracting triumph, with Treyvon Pritchard understood to have shunned NRL overtures and agreed to remain in the code.

'Positive meeting': unhappy Tiger expected to return

'Positive meeting': unhappy Tiger expected to return

'Positive meeting': unhappy Tiger expected to return

'Positive meeting': unhappy Tiger expected to return

Disgruntled Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi is expected to return to training this week following crisis talks with the club's coach and chief executive.

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Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG

NRL and Foreign Affairs and Trade officials have outlined how a $600 million cash splash on a new Papua New Guinea team will be spent.

Dolphins veteran on track for Kiwis recall at World Cup

New Zealand will need a new No.6 at the World Cup with Dylan Brown out of action and Dolphins playmaker Kodi Nikorima has been endorsed to make his Test return.

How horse muck helps NRL wonderkid stay blinkered

Lachlan Galvin has explained how the escape from a taxing 12 months in the NRL spotlight lies in his part-time role as a stable hand.

Dolphins want star half 'fully right' before return

Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has had his first field session since breaking his left wrist as the club gets further boosts ahead of their run to the NRL finals.

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Coach's high praise for 'underestimated' Shark

Craig Fitzgibbon says Teig Wilton's performances for Cronulla should put him in the conversation for Australian selection at the World Cup later this year.

Warriors prevail as Broncos, Roosters extend hot start

Brisbane have snared their 14th consecutive NRLW victory against a spirited Newcastle, while a last-second error ended Parramatta's hopes of a first win.

Slick Sharks leave Manly's finals hopes on life support

A sparkling Cronulla outfit have put another dent in Manly's NRL finals hopes, with the Sea Eagles losing a fifth game from six starts.

Inspired Titans 'journey' continues with Dragons win

Gold Coast's evolution may be happening little by little, but slashing wins such as the one against St George Illawarra in Sydney can go a long way.

NRL prodigal son Zac Lomax signs with PNG Chiefs

Zac Lomax will make his NRL return with the PNG Chiefs, signing with the expansion side months after a legal battle that blocked his return to the league.

Cowboys dealt judiciary blow ahead of top eight fight

North Queensland will count the cost of their victory over Brisbane as a star forward has been given a one-match suspension if he accepts an early guilty plea.

New dad Crichton delivers for Dogs off four hours sleep

Stephen Crichton barely slept in the lead-up to Canterbury's stoic win over the Warriors after becoming a father for the first time.

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