Secret boardroom tapes that sunk Eels
EXPLOSIVE tapes show that Parramatta board members, including CEO John Boulous, were actively aware of a scheme to cheat the NRL’s salary cap – and even discussed the word “fraud” in meetings.
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Knights investigate Gagai racial abuse
DANE Gagai was allegedly racially abused on the day his grandmother passed away in an ugly aftermath to the NRL’s Indigenous Round.
Clark’s weekend goes from bad to worse
A GIANT ‘zipper’ stitch across his face was bad enough but Jason Clark’s weekend only got worse after a rumour spread he had wrapped his car around a telegraph poll.
Are G.I.’s days at fullback officially over?
IT remains to be seen how long the Greg Inglis five-eighth experiment lasts — but his days as South Sydney’s fullback look officially over.
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Creativity the key to Raiders success
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Bulldogs face some big challenges
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Early Mail: DWZ, Hiku overlooked for Panthers No.1
MATT Moylan’s replacement as Penrith fullback has been revealed – and it isn’t Dallin Watene-Zelezniak or Peta Hiku. Check out the Round 1 early mail.
Biggest challenge for the Broncos
LEAGUE legend Darren Lockyer has delivered a blunt reality check on the likely fortunes of the Broncos this year as his former club prepares to kick off their 2016 season against the Eels.
Foran looking for a fresh start at Pirtek
ROUND one could not have gone any worse for Kieran Foran in 2015 — he tore his hamstring, his side were beaten by 30 points and DCE announced he was leaving Manly.
’I’m probably the worst role model in sport’
MITCHELL Pearce has opened up about the incident which almost destroyed his career in a candid interview that saw him break down. Read what the disgraced star has to say here.
Thaiday is Brisbane’s best off the bench
ALEX Glenn has endorsed Sam Thaiday as the best forward to play off the bench for the Broncos, saying the veteran delivers an impact that few others can.
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