Finding a resolution in Zac Lomax’s ugly contract saga has been labelled a “near impossible task” with both Luke Keary and Paul Crawley defending the Eels’ legal action decision.

The first week of the NRL’s pre-season challenge will begin on Saturday — with the four teams travelling to Las Vegas set to battle it out.

Despite a potentially serious setback, the Rabbitohs have received a huge boost with their superstar Latrell Mitchell set to feature in a trial before the season proper.

Andrew Webster knows there's one thing even he can't coach and he's added to his stocks of this precious commodity for the upcoming NRL season. Grant Chapman

Canterbury Bulldogs fans will have to wait to watch Mitchell Woods in action with the young halfback suffering another injury setback.

Mitchell Moses has made it personal to have Jonah Pezet primed to help put Parramatta back on the rugby league map in 2026.