Michael Maguire has swung the axe, dropping an Origin star in the wake of their disappointing Dragons defeat.

Manly shows faith in Kieran Foran by appointing the ex-NRL star as its head coach through to the end of the 2029 season.

First, he masterminded one of the greatest turnarounds in NRL history.

Omar Slaimankhel, whose parents fled Afghanistan, says it is deeply troubling that someone charged with war crimes is given a public platform. Christian Nicolussi

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary isn’t buying into the debate about his son “dominating” State of Origin, with Nathan set to be joined by Isaah Yeo and Brian To’o as the big guns return for Penrith’s grudge match with the Wests Tigers.

Josh Schuster could be on the verge of an NRL return, with his advisor claiming there has been plenty of interest from rival clubs in signing the 25-year-old before the June 30 deadline.

Wests Tigers front rower Terrell May has opened up on his exits from the Panthers and Roosters, while revealing why he “will never be loyal to an actual club again”.

A “frustrated” Cameron Ciraldo has been accused of “deflecting” from his own team’s poor performances after a string of press conferences which have seen him take aim at the referees.

Ever since Jonah Pezet departed the club for the Eels and Broncos, the Melbourne Storm have been on the lookout for a long-term successor to Jahrome Hughes in the No.7 jersey

John Kear was taken ill on the journey back from commentary stint. Ben Rumsby