Andrew Johns has lambasted the struggling Broncos following another insipid defensive display against the Warriors over the weekend.

Sam Walker’s contract situation has dominated headlines — but the talented halfback showed he wouldn’t be distracted by the circus in Round 24.

Origin and premiership-winning forward Ryan Matterson has announced his medical retirement after a battle with ongoing concussion issues.

Tigers skipper Jarome Luai revealed he had “nothing to be proud of” during his display against the Dragons when pressed on a crucial missed tackle in his side’s 24-22 loss.

Josh Hannay has labelled the Titans’ tumultuous first 20 minutes against the Knights “unacceptable” in their 36-26 loss on Sunday afternoon.

Look back at live coverage of the NRLW clash between the Warriors Women and Wests Tigers in Sydney. Stuff sports reporters

The Dragons will be out to go back-to-back when they face the struggling Tigers at CommBank Stadium.

Newcastle will look to stay in the top four hunt when they host Gold Coast in the first of two NRL matches on Sunday. Follow live.

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is set to miss the Warriors’ clashes with the Rabbitohs and the Knights. Andrew Voerman

The Knights will be out to keep their slim top four hopes alive when they play host to the Titans in Newcastle.