Eels coach Jason Ryles has come under intense scrutiny amid claims the club has “gone backwards” in his second year at the helm.

With seven rounds remaining, all but one team remain in the hunt for a finals spot.

Amid reports the Broncos are set to offer Michael Maguire a new extension, one pundit has labelled the treatment and coverage around the Brisbane coach this year as “disgraceful”.

South Sydney’s finals hopes have taken another hit with experienced forward David Fifita banned for two matches at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night.

A big-name recruit has been named to make her Parramatta Eels debut while two superstar additions are lurking in the background for one of the competition’s dark horses.

With the Tigers at risk of being down a pair of playmakers, Benji Marshall has placed his faith in a teen sensation.

Broncos winger Josiah Karapani has avoided a conviction for a drink-driving offence after facing court on Tuesday.

The Dragons hope Dean Young will be the man who ensures they never find themselves in last spot on the ladder again, with local juniors and astute signings the key for the new full-time coach who has a focus on actions over words.

The Wests Tigers may have found their long-term solution in the halves with a young gun continuing to impress in the NSW Cup competition as they prepare for life without Jarome Luai.

Did Reece Walsh get away with a blatant strike against the Panthers?