There are suggestions Shane Flanagan has lost the St George Illawarra Dragons playing group after reports young gun Loko Pasifika-Tonga wants to follow Jaydn Su’A out the door.

They may be on a four-game losing skid, but the Melbourne Storm can take comfort in knowing they are set up well for life without Ryan Papenhuyzen.

A day after farewelling one forward at the end of the current campaign, the Warriors tied another down long term. Stuff sports reporters

From getting hammered 52-4 by Melbourne in Round 1 to copping an injury ward of horrific proportions, this season is fast turning into a nightmare for the Eels.

The Broncos’ horror injury luck rolls on with a starting hooker ruled out for the bumper clash with the Tigers.

The Bulldogs have effectively ruled themselves out of a potential bid for Tigers fullback Jahream Bula after announcing Connor Tracey has signed a two-year extension.