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Papenhuyzen unsure if he'll ever play pro sport again after Storm exit
Former Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says his future is a "blank canvas" ahead of a break from professional sport that he admits could end up being permanent.
NRL 2025: Shane Richardson considering quitting Wests Tigers CEO post over boardroom dramas, sacking Barry O’Farrell
Wests Tigers’ CEO Shane Richardson is reportedly contemplating quitting the club after board room dramas that resulted in the sacking of Chairman Barry O’Farrell.
NRL set to clear Tonga coach over Eli Katoa injuries
Eli Katoa needed fluid drained from his brain after suffering three separate blows to the head before and during Tonga’s Pacific Championships clash against New Zealand on November 2. Christian Nicolussi and Dan Walsh
Perth Bears confirm first two signings for inaugural NRL season
The NRL's Perth expansion team secures the signature of former Bulldogs halfback Toby Sexton and England international Harry Newman for their inaugural season in 2027.
‘You take out...’: Premiership winner reveals little-known salary hit in NRL player contracts
Former NRL premiership winner Chad Townsend has broken down his NRL contract, revealing some little-known facts about how players are paid and how their representative eligibility is outlined.
Prodigy’s shock promotion; Dragons star facing chop as Gus slams Dogs rumour — Round 1 Teams
With a Manly hooker forced into a medical retirement, could a 19-year-old gun be tasked with a crucial role to start the season.
Tigers chaos: Board purged again as ‘wrong colour’ jersey blamed for off-field turmoil
Wests Tigers are again facing off-field chaos, with four directors including former NSW premier Barry O’Farrell sacked over a series of disputes including the colour of next season’s jersey.
NRL 2025: R360 competition delayed, players linked to R360, Zac Lomax, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Payne Haas, futures, signings, contracts, decisions, news, videos, highlights
Two NRL stars are in limbo and a host have had the rug pulled out from under them after R360 officials made the decision to delay their competition launch until 2028.
‘There are spots available’: Cross code legend urges Lomax to chase Wallabies dream
A former dual code star has urged Zac Lomax to put his hat in the ring for the Wallabies’ 2027 World Cup squad in the wake of R360’s postponement.
Ponga predicament in awkward halves puzzle amid glaring void — Knights’ state of play
The Knights have added some much needed playmakers around Kalyn Ponga, but there is no guarantee he will be around for the long haul to see the vision come to fruition amid their unbalanced roster.
