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Fozball has Manly stalwart leaning towards playing on

Fozball has Manly stalwart leaning towards playing on

Manly veteran Jake Trbojevic knows he will retire as a Sea Eagle, but is weighing up whether that happens this year or after one more NRL season.

Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener

Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener

Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener

Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener

Jesse Southwell has helped NSW take an early advantage in the Women's State of Origin series, sparking a late 11-6 Blues win.

Shock health diagnosis for Storm coach Bellamy

Shock health diagnosis for Storm coach Bellamy

Shock health diagnosis for Storm coach Bellamy

Shock health diagnosis for Storm coach Bellamy

Melbourne have revealed coach Craig Bellamy is battling a neurodegenerative disorder, but will continue to coach the Storm this season.

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'A good test': Suaalii and Lomax to go head to head

'A good test': Suaalii and Lomax to go head to head

Former NSW State of Origin teammates Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Zac Lomax are set to clash in rugby union for the first time at a familiar Sydney venue.

Opportunity knocks as Raiders five-eighth ruled out

Opportunity knocks as Raiders five-eighth ruled out

Jayden Brailey is set to lock down in Canberra's pack against Gold Coast as their player shortage worsens, with Ethan Strange ruled out due to injury.

There's extra feeling for Mahoney against Dogs: Payten

There's extra feeling for Mahoney against Dogs: Payten

North Queensland coach Todd Payten expects Reed Mahoney will be extra motivated when he comes up against his old side Canterbury in round nine.

Jack de Belin hungry to prove himself at Parramatta

Jack de Belin hungry to prove himself at Parramatta

Jack de Belin might be struggling for form and NRL minutes but the veteran forward is still enjoying a 'refreshing start' to life at Parramatta.

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'Short-sighted' to criticise tax-free deals: PNG Chiefs

'Short-sighted' to criticise tax-free deals: PNG Chiefs

'Short-sighted' to criticise tax-free deals: PNG Chiefs

'Short-sighted' to criticise tax-free deals: PNG Chiefs

Powerbrokers at the NRL's PNG Chiefs have a message for those criticising the tax-free salaries they are able to offer prospective players.

Jack out of the box to boost Dolphins in new role

Jack out of the box to boost Dolphins in new role

Jack out of the box to boost Dolphins in new role

Jack out of the box to boost Dolphins in new role

The Dolphins have dropped Trai Fuller to prepare him for a future role and recalled rising star Jack Bostock at centre in his first NRL match since last June.

'It sends a message': Luai just the beginning for PNG

'It sends a message': Luai just the beginning for PNG

'It sends a message': Luai just the beginning for PNG

'It sends a message': Luai just the beginning for PNG

The PNG Chiefs are spruiking "the adventure of a lifetime" to prospective NRL signings after Jarome Luai signed a three-year deal to become their first player.

Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history

Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history

Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history

Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history

The NSW Blues have just one home game in the 2026 Women's State of Origin series -- game one in Newcastle, a city where Queensland remains undefeated.

May tops Tigers' priority list after Luai's Chiefs move

May tops Tigers' priority list after Luai's Chiefs move

May tops Tigers' priority list after Luai's Chiefs move

May tops Tigers' priority list after Luai's Chiefs move

The PNG Chiefs have freed up $1.2 million in salary-cap room for Wests Tigers by signing Jarome Luai. Here's how they intend to splash the cash.

Kiwi flavour adds to tasty women's Origin series opener

Kiwi flavour adds to tasty women's Origin series opener

Kiwi flavour adds to tasty women's Origin series opener

Kiwi flavour adds to tasty women's Origin series opener

NSW can't wait to get the Women's State of Origin series underway in Sydney, against a Queensland side that looks very different to last year.

PNG piques interest for Panthers following Luai call

PNG piques interest for Panthers following Luai call

PNG piques interest for Panthers following Luai call

PNG piques interest for Panthers following Luai call

While hoping to stay a Panther, Isaah Yeo says he has to be open-minded about his playing future and feels Jarome Luai's PNG signing has changed the landscape.

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Dragons' thrashing won't rattle debutant Reed

St George Illawarra halfback Kade Reed is keeping his head held high after the Dragons' big loss to the Sydney Roosters in his NRL debut.

Luai move will have NRL clubs on their toes: Marshall

The attraction of playing for the PNG Chiefs alongside Jarome Luai will have major ripples in the transfer market, says Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall.

Jarome Luai reveals reason he became PNG Chief No.1

Jarome Luai says legacy not tax-free salary was the main lure in becoming the first official signing of the PNG Chiefs.

Stumbling Storm vow to fight back into form

Melbourne prop Josh King says rather than singling out individuals it will take a team effort for the Storm to end their surprise six-game win drought.

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Storm star readying for return after stroke shock

Melbourne Storm's Fijian-born forward Tui Kamikamica is on the mend after undergoing major surgery following a stroke.

Trent Hodkinson: Canterbury need true seven at halfback

Former Canterbury player Trent Hodkinson has blasted the Bulldogs' halves pairing of Matt Burton and Lachlan Galvin.

Knights welcome back stars as Tigers ring changes

Newcastle's best player Kalyn Ponga is back to take on South Sydney as Benji Marshall performs spinal surgery after the loss of two Wests Tigers guns.

Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace

Wests Tigers superstar Jarome Luai is expected to confirm he will join the PNG Chiefs, who have locked in Souths' ace Alex Johnston as their first signing.

Off-contract Sharks favourite eyes NRL expansion move

Cameron McInnes sees the attraction of being the face of a new franchise as the off-contract lock prepares to settle his NRL future.

'A lot to work on': Dolphins in eye of Storm

Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth says the side is not feeling the pressure of four straight losses but admits improvement must come against Melbourne.

Rejuvenated Sea Eagles confident of taking on Panthers

Manly are raring to go for a blockbuster clash against Penrith, carrying form and confidence after four NRL wins in a row.

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