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Sloan free to talk to rivals in ‘sad’ indictment of Dragons’ inability to use huge nursery
from FOX SPORTS League
The Dragons giving local junior Tyrell Sloan permission to negotiate with rival clubs is an indictment on their ability to unearth and develop talent from one of the game’s biggest nurseries.
From premiership hero to $35m brain cancer crusader: The remarkable story of Mark Hughes
from FOX SPORTS League
From simple beginnings in Kurri Kurri to Newcastle Knights premiership glory, before tackling the fight of his life, Mark Hughes has conquered more than most.
‘Got to sort myself out’: Bennett confirms talks over Souths exit with huge tick for PNG move
from FOX SPORTS League
Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett’s coaching future is clouded in uncertainty after the super coach was approached by the ARL Commission to sound out his interest in building the NRL’s newest franchise.
Big guns back in Souths reshuffle; Galvin benched by Bulldogs — NRL Rd 17 Teams
from FOX SPORTS League
Cody Walker and Campbell Graham return in a resuffled Rabbitohs side, while Lachlan Galvin returns to the bench for the Bulldogs.
‘Regret taking on the role’: Ex-chairman’s stunning Tigers admission amid calls for chang
from FOX SPORTS League
Former Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has revealed he “regrets taking on the role” and says that more change is needed to ensure the club moves forward to “adapt to a new reality”.
‘Running out of options’: The one move that could save Sharks’ struggling $1m Dally M star
from FOX SPORTS League
The Sharks are “running out of options” for $1 million playmaker Nicho Hynes and a switch to lock may be the only move to save him as an elite player amid a confidence slump.
‘Coward’: Woods blasted by former Blues teammate over Billy treatment in stunning spray
from FOX SPORTS League
Aaron Woods would have expected the onslaught of criticism after the Blues’ loss in State Origin Game 2, but he wouldn’t have expected being labelled a “coward” by one of his own teammates.
‘Something I will have to consider’: Cross-code star leaves door open for rugby return
from FOX SPORTS League
Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase hasn’t ruled out a return to rugby union in time for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Injury-plagued Warriors star facing more weeks on the sidelines
from Stuff.co.nz - League
The Penrith player who caused the injury with a hip drop tackle will miss two weeks with a ban but the news is much worse for the Warriors. Stuff sports reporters
Rival club departs Cobbo race as worrying new Broncos twist emerges — Transfer Whispers
from FOX SPORTS League
It’s very unlikely that Selwyn Cobbo will remain a Brisbane Bronco beyond this season even though a rival club has pulled out of the race for the outside back’s signature.