After suffering their sixth consecutive loss last weekend, the Melbourne Storm have been dealt a significant injury blow as coach Craig Bellamy prepares to wield the axe and make mass changes.

The Bulldogs are struggling for cohesion and only have themselves to blame, while Craig Bellamy is facing the biggest test of his Storm coaching career.

Manly Sea Eagles interim coach Kieran Foran had nothing but praise for back-rower Haumole Olakau’atu after he delivered an “unbelievable” performance in their victory against the Parramatta Eels.

Justin Holbrook is looking forward to welcoming back a host of stars including recently re-signed skipper Kalyn Ponga after his side were outclassed by the Panthers 44-12 in Round 8.

The Dragons have continued their signing spree with confirmation Titans winger Phillip Sami will join the club on a three-year deal from 2027.

The Manly Sea Eagles host the Parramatta Eels in a blockbuster clash at 4 Pines Park.

The Newcastle Knights have an almighty task ahead of them at home this afternoon when they take on the table-topping Penrith Panthers.

The Penrith Panthers can end round with the outright lead on the NRL ladder with victory over the Knights in Newcastle. Follow live.

Storm stars Cam Munster and Harry Grant failed to provide answers for the dreadful run of form their team finds itself in.

The red-hot Warriors have reportedly opened up contract talks with free agent halfback Tanah Boyd.