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Cleary to rest more Panthers against Dogs

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has hinted at resting more players for next week’s final regular-season clash with Canterbury as preparations begin in earnest for an assault on the NRL title.

League

Sep

Cleary to rest more Panthers against Dogs

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Cleary to rest more Panthers against Dogs

League

Sep

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Wayne Bennett says Souths are trying to re-sign Alex Johnston

South Sydney winger Alex Johnston has made a strong case to be re-signed after scoring a hat trick in Thursday’s NRL win over St George Illawarra.

League

Jul

Wayne Bennett says Souths are trying to re-sign Alex Johnston

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Wayne Bennett says Souths are trying to re-sign Alex Johnston

League

Jul

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NRL seeking travel exemption after Queensland closes border to Sydney

The NRL is seeking reassurances from the Queensland government that NSW teams will still be exempt from their latest border closure.

League

Jul

NRL seeking travel exemption after Queensland closes border to Sydney

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NRL seeking travel exemption after Queensland closes border to Sydney

League

Jul

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Steve Clark and Ben Galea axed after Dragons howler

NRL bunker officials Steve Clark and Ben Galea have been dumped from Sunday’s clash between Penrith and Gold Coast following a botched call on Saturday.

League

Jul

Steve Clark and Ben Galea axed after Dragons howler

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Steve Clark and Ben Galea axed after Dragons howler

League

Jul

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NRL turnaround key for tired Eels – Arthur

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has welcomed his side’s rare 10-day turnaround this week as they look to put a gruelling first half of the NRL season behind them. The Eels temporarily reclaimed top spot on the table on Friday after holding off a stubborn Wests Tigers side 26-16 at Bankwest Stadium. Parramatta now enter one […]

League

Jul

NRL turnaround key for tired Eels – Arthur

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NRL turnaround key for tired Eels – Arthur

League

Jul

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Panthers concerned over injured duo

The injury bug may have finally hit Penrith with back line duo Dylan Edwards and Dean Whare failing to finish Sunday’s NRL triumph over North Queensland.

League

Jul

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Panthers concerned over injured duo

League

Jul

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Seibold sweats on Broncos’ injured troupe

Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold appears set to make wholesale changes to his line-up following their latest inept performance, this time to the Wests Tigers.

League

Jul

Seibold sweats on Broncos’ injured troupe

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Seibold sweats on Broncos’ injured troupe

League

Jul

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Dean Pay quits as Bulldogs coach

Dean Pay has resigned as coach of Canterbury with the struggling Bulldogs stranded at the bottom of the NRL ladder.

League

Jul

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Dean Pay quits as Bulldogs coach

League

Jul

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NRL reveals they can't demote video refs because nobody else is qualified

NRL head of football Graham Annesley admits the league can’t demote any of their three video referees because they have no one else qualified to do the job.

League

Jul

NRL reveals they can't demote video refs because nobody else is qualified

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NRL reveals they can't demote video refs because nobody else is qualified

League

Jul

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Bulldogs duo have de-registrations overturned on appeal

Former Canterbury duo Jayden Okunbor and Corey Harawira-Naera have successfully appealed their NRL de-registrations and could play again this year.

League

Jul

Bulldogs duo have de-registrations overturned on appeal

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Bulldogs duo have de-registrations overturned on appeal

League

Jul

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Pay sees light at the end of Dogs tunnel

Under-pressure Canterbury coach Dean Pay insists there is light at the end of their NRL tunnel that is darkening by the week.

League

Jun

Pay sees light at the end of Dogs tunnel

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Pay sees light at the end of Dogs tunnel

League

Jun

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Maroons extend Walters until end of 2021

Queensland Rugby League has extended the contract of State of Origin coach Kevin Walters for another year, taking him through to the end of 2021.

League

Jun

Maroons extend Walters until end of 2021

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Maroons extend Walters until end of 2021

League

Jun

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Ricky Stuart says Raiders won't be same as last year

Ricky Stuart is refusing to panic about Canberra’s form despite his side slumping to a third defeat in four games on Saturday night.

League

Jun

Ricky Stuart says Raiders won't be same as last year

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Ricky Stuart says Raiders won't be same as last year

League

Jun

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Warriors could fly back to NZ after Storm spanking

Warriors caretaker Todd Payten concedes players leaving to return home to Auckland is a possibility – and he won’t stand in their way.

League

Jun

Warriors could fly back to NZ after Storm spanking

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Warriors could fly back to NZ after Storm spanking

League

Jun

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Victorian outbreak may cost Storm home games

The NRL is considering shifting Friday’s clash between Melbourne and the Warriors due to the coronavirus outbreak in Victoria.

League

Jun

Victorian outbreak may cost Storm home games

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Victorian outbreak may cost Storm home games

League

Jun

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Dogs to stick with Wakeham at halfback

Canterbury coach Dean Pay will look to persist with rookie Brandon Wakeham in the halves in the hope of securing a contract extension with the NRL club.

League

Jun

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Dogs to stick with Wakeham at halfback

League

Jun

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James Tedesco knock gives Roosters a scare

Sydney Roosters star James Tedesco did well to avoid a more serious concussion in Saturday’s win over Parramatta, says coach Trent Robinson.

League

Jun

James Tedesco knock gives Roosters a scare

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James Tedesco knock gives Roosters a scare

League

Jun

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Corey Thompson joins Titans after securing Tigers release

Corey Thompson could play fullback for Gold Coast as soon as Saturday after being released by Wests Tigers on Monday.

League

Jun

Corey Thompson joins Titans after securing Tigers release

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Corey Thompson joins Titans after securing Tigers release

League

Jun

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NRL eyes early return to large crowds

The ARL Commission will on Monday discuss the possibility of NRL clubs returning to play at their regular home grounds from the start of July as conditions for crowds continue to ease.

League

Jun

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NRL eyes early return to large crowds

League

Jun

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Arthur: Roosters the real test

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur admits next week’s mouth-watering match-up with Sydney Roosters will be the real test of their NRL premiership credentials.

League

Jun

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Arthur: Roosters the real test

League

Jun

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