Australian Kangaroos and NSW Blues representative Angus Crichton is set to become the latest NRL star to depart the Sydney Roosters with the backrower reportedly agreeing to a code switch to rugby union.

Daly Cherry-Evans in the tricolours.

Reuben Garrick has broken his silence on his pending departure from the Manly Sea Eagles, admitting it was a “bloody tough” decision.

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Super League hooker Jarrod O’Connor could potentially find himself becoming the latest Leeds Rhinos player to make the switch to the NRL, with the 24-year-old finding himself in hot demand.

Matt Lodge could be included in North Queensland’s squad for their season-opener in Las Vegas after confirming they are hoping to secure a US visa for the prop. Robert Dillon

The Rugby League Players Association has weighed in on Zac Lomax’s contract saga, urging clubs against tapping players on the shoulder to force them into a move.

Souths star Cam Murray has provided updates on several of his high-profile Souths teammates just weeks out from the club’s first pre-season game against the Dragons.

Eels boss Jim Sarantinos has publicly addressed Zac Lomax’s early walkout from the club, expressing his shock at the outside back’s stunning call.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona has slammed George Burgess’s attempts to make a blockbuster heavyweight bout between the pair, describing the South Sydney premiership hero as “a nobody” whose call out was fuelled by beers.