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Rabbitohs call on veteran Furner to fix leaky defence

Rabbitohs call on veteran Furner to fix leaky defence

Former Canberra head coach David Furner is rejoining South Sydney, where he'll become a key lieutenant for under-pressure boss Jason Demetriou.

Taaffe tasked with being Canterbury's X-factor supersub

Taaffe tasked with being Canterbury's X-factor supersub

Taaffe tasked with being Canterbury's X-factor supersub

Taaffe tasked with being Canterbury's X-factor supersub

Blake Taaffe will start on the bench for Canterbury against Newcastle as coach Cameron Ciraldo looks to use him as an impact player.

No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater

No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater

No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater

No Maroons Origin skipper succession plan, says Slater

Billy Slater says the Queensland captaincy needs to be earned rather than anointed, and he has no succession plan in place for when Daly Cherry-Evans retires.

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Asofa-Solomona set for JWH showdown in Storm return

Asofa-Solomona set for JWH showdown in Storm return

Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named for his first NRL game of the season as Melbourne head north to take on the Sydney Roosters.

Penrith's Turuva talks a couple of weeks away: Cleary

Penrith's Turuva talks a couple of weeks away: Cleary

Ivan Cleary says Penrith will open contract negotiations with their latest off-contract star, Sunia Turuva, in the coming weeks.

Dolphins prop Bromwich to make history against Eels

Dolphins prop Bromwich to make history against Eels

Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich will start at prop for the 300th time on Friday, a milestone never achieved before in the premiership.

'No handbrake': Lodge relishing NRL return with Manly

'No handbrake': Lodge relishing NRL return with Manly

Matt Lodge wants to start his 2024 NRL campaign with a bang after missing the first two months of Manly's season with injury.

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Bondi tragedy 'so close to home' for clubs: Longmire

Bondi tragedy 'so close to home' for clubs: Longmire

Bondi tragedy 'so close to home' for clubs: Longmire

Bondi tragedy 'so close to home' for clubs: Longmire

Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says the Bondi Junction stabbing attack has been deeply felt by sporting clubs based in the area.

Maguire coy on NSW Origin halves but praises Paps

Maguire coy on NSW Origin halves but praises Paps

Maguire coy on NSW Origin halves but praises Paps

Maguire coy on NSW Origin halves but praises Paps

NSW State of Origin coach Michael Maguire says players at struggling NRL teams can be in contention, while he's impressed by the return of Ryan Papenhuyzen.

Manu seals Japanese rugby union move, Eels sign Lomax

Manu seals Japanese rugby union move, Eels sign Lomax

Manu seals Japanese rugby union move, Eels sign Lomax

Manu seals Japanese rugby union move, Eels sign Lomax

Joey Manu has penned a one-year contract to play Japanese rugby union and will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of 2024.

Willison's rise from All Blacks dreamer to Broncos prop

Willison's rise from All Blacks dreamer to Broncos prop

Willison's rise from All Blacks dreamer to Broncos prop

Willison's rise from All Blacks dreamer to Broncos prop

Broncos prop Xavier Willison once wanted to be an All Black, now his goal is to win an NRL premiership after being recruited following his first game of league.

Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons

Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons

Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons

Slater reveals possible surprise duo for Maroons

Kalyn Ponga or Reece Walsh will play fullback for Queensland in State of Origin but coach Billy Slater remains open to them both being in the team together.

Panthers primed to handle another Tigers ambush

Panthers primed to handle another Tigers ambush

Panthers primed to handle another Tigers ambush

Panthers primed to handle another Tigers ambush

Stunned by Wests Tigers on their last trip to Bathurst, Penrith know they can't take half measures as they sweat on the fitness of Nathan Cleary.

Titans dudded by officials' blunder in golden point

Titans dudded by officials' blunder in golden point

Titans dudded by officials' blunder in golden point

Titans dudded by officials' blunder in golden point

The NRL's Graham Annesley admits the Gold Coast should have received an 87th minute penalty from in front of the posts in their 21-20 NRL loss to Canberra .

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Broncos bracing for another brutal Raiders clash

Canberra came to Suncorp Stadium in 2023 on a winning mission to out-muscle Brisbane's forwards but Broncos prop Corey Jensen says his pack is ready to rumble.

Lawrie concedes Flanagan could easily have axed him

St George Illawarra prop Blake Lawrie has made a scathing assessment of his own form, admitting he would have had no qualms if dropped by Shane Flanagan.

Canberra win in golden point to survive Titans scare

Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty has slotted a golden-point field goal to sink Gold Coast and move his Raiders to 4-2 for the NRL season.

Lomax stars on wing again as Dragons ease past Tigers

Zac Lomax may not like his shift to the wing at St George Illawarra, but it paid dividends again as he helped the Dragons beat Wests Tigers 24-12.

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Spirited Souths effort buys Demetriou more time

Jason Demetriou has been spared the immediate axe at South Sydney, as five-eighth Cody Walker insists the players are still fighting for the embattled coach.

Never a penalty: Johns speaks up as Aloiai faces ban

Support has come from an unexpected quarter for Josh Aloiai as he contemplates a ban to go with the late penalty that cost Manly victory against the Warriors.

May commits to Roosters as long-term front row firms

Front-rower Terrell May has agreed a two-year deal that will keep him at the Sydney Roosters until 2026.

Sivo in limbo as Eels' new edge impresses Arthur

Maika Sivo looks set for more time in reserve grade after Parramatta's new-look left edge impressed Brad Arthur in the win over North Queensland.

Demetriou expects to hang on as coach after Souths loss

Embattled coach Jason Demetriou expects to lead South Sydney in their next game against Melbourne, despite the a 34-22 loss to Cronulla adding more pressure.

Red flags for Meninga around interim Souths job

Mal Meninga has raised concerns over South Sydney's handling of Jason Demetriou, admitting there are red flags around him taking over as interim coach.

Pressure off Eels but Dylan Brown faces nervous wait

Parramatta have scored a much-needed win over North Queensland but Dylan Brown faces a nervous wait after going on report for a high tackle.

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