Wayne Bennett is in secret talks to become the head coach of the NRL’s prospective new 17th team, the Brisbane Jets.

The Panthers have locked in star five-eighth Jarome on a three-year contract extension, keeping him at the foot of the mountains until at least the end of the 2024 season.

NZ Warriors head coach Nathan Brown and his assistant Craig Hodges have been best mates since they played under-10s 40 years ago.

Veteran forward Alex Glenn will retain the Broncos captaincy for 2021 with the club confirming the news on Friday morning.

Manly’s hooking stocks have taken a major hit with utility Lachlan Croker reportedly set to miss the opening three rounds after suffering a hamstring injury.

Nathan Brown has a different job to do to the one he had at the Knights, believes Brad Fittler.