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Panther's Te Maire Martin during the round 3 NRL game between the Penrith Panthers and the Brisbane Broncos at Pepper Stadium , Penrith .Picture Gregg Porteious

JT’s longevity cost Cowboys Martin’s signature

JOHNATHAN Thurston’s longevity cost North Queensland the signature of gun rookie Te Maire Martin and on Saturday he can prove he did not need to wait his turn.

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Pictured is Daniel Alvaro at a Parramatta Eels media call in Parramatta today. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Eels to unleash ‘Polar Bear’ against Raiders

PARRAMATTA prop Daniel Alvaro — aka the Polar Bear — will make his run on debut against Canberra, replacing injured Eels favourite Timmy Mannah.

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St George Illawarra Dragons Benji Marshall at Win Stadium Wollongong .Picture Gregg Porteous

Benji’s priority is NRL, not Super League

BENJI Marshall won’t be reuniting with former Tigers coach Tim Sheens at Salford in the Super League with the halfback keen to continue his NRL career.

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Junior Paulo of the Eels scores a try during the round 4 NRL match between the West Tigers and the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Monday, March 28, 2016. (AAP Image/Paul Miller) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Big man Paulo is dreaming even bigger

THE biggest man at Parramatta has some even bigger plans with Junior Paulo looking to take the Eels to new heights before he leaves for Canberra.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Jackson Hastings of the Roosters runs the ball during the round three NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Sydney Roosters at 1300SMILES Stadium on March 17, 2016 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

‘Losing is shaping us as men’

JACKSON Hastings arrived in the NRL cocky. So what impact does five consecutive losses now have on his psyche and that of his fellow Roosters going into tonight’s crunch game?

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Alex Glenn of Brisbane celebrates his try during the NRL game between the Brisbane Broncos and the St George Illawarra Dragons. Pic Darren England.

Can Titans maintain Dragons misery?

THE Dragons have been unable to crack it for a try against Queensland teams this season and money is coming in for the Titans to make it three tryless weeks in a row.

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Ben Hunt of Brisbane during the NRL game between the Brisbane Broncos and the St George Illawarra Dragons. Pic Darren England.

Brisbane’s best is yet to come, warns Hunt

BRONCOS halfback Ben Hunt has warned that Brisbane’s attacking best is yet to come.

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Paul Gallen and Greg Inglis with the World Cup trophy after arriving back with the World Champion Kangaroo rugby league team at Sydney Airport , Mascot.Picture Gregg Porteous

Seven wins World Cup TV rights

CHANNEL Seven has snuck under the guard of Channel Nine and Fox Sports to secure the television rights for the rugby league World Cup in Australia next year.

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Tigers James Tedesco during the round 5 NRL game between the Wests Tigers and the Cronulla Sharks at Campbelltown Stadium . Picture Gregg Porteous

Fans want Tedesco for Roos

THE votes are in and the fans have made it clear that they want James Tedesco to make his Australian debut in next month’s Anzac Test.

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Coach Craig Bellamy at Melbourne Storm training ahead of their game against the Roosters. Tuesday, Sept 8. 2015. Picture: David Crosling

Bellamy demands more adlib from his side

STORM coach Craig Bellamy wants more “adlib” football on Monday as Melbourne attempts to snap its five-game losing streak against the Bulldogs.

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William Zillman during the Gold Coast Titans training session at the Bond Pirates Rugby Union ground, Miami, Gold Coast. Picture: Regi Varghese

NRL Late Mail: Zillman to play fullback

WILL Zillman is set to play his first NRL game in almost a year this Sunday and will slot straight into the fullback hot seat.

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James Segeyaro during a Panthers training session at Pepper Stadium .Picture Gregg Porteous

Casualty Ward: Segeyaro eyes Panthers return

PENRITH stars James Segeyaro and Dean Whare are eyeing returns, while a host of other NRL players have been struck down by injury.

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Rabbitoh's Greg Inglis passes during the Round 5 NRL game between the Manly Sea Eagles and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval , Brookvale.Picture Gregg Porteous

‘When it comes to Inglis nothing is ever enough’

GREG Inglis was fine last Friday night. But because he’s Greg Inglis, that’s never going to be good enough for a large chunk of rugby league fans.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: James Tedesco of the tigers runs with ball during the round three NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Wests Tigers at Cbus Super Stadium on March 19, 2016 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jason O'Brien/Getty Images)

Vote: Who makes your Kangaroos Test team?

IS it time to build Australia’s future on the back of young guns like Anthony Milford, James Tedesco and Bryce Cartwright? VOTE FOR YOUR TEST TEAM.

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Roosters Latrell Mitchell after the loss in the Round 4 NRL game between the Sydney Roosters and the Manly Sea Eagles at Allianz Stadium,Moore Park.Picture Gregg Porteous

Latrell’s got talent but only when he chooses

HE’S still only 18 but Latrell Mitchell needs to offer more for the winless Sydney Roosters or risk developing some bad habits, writes Matthew Johns.

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Darren Lockyer lifts the trophy following the England v Australia Four Nations Final at Ellan Road in Leeds, England 19/11/2011.

Kangaroos overhaul selection panel

AUSTRALIA’s rugby league selection panel has been overhauled to include one of the greatest players of the modern era, former Test skipper Darren Lockyer.

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Knight's Robbie Rochow is put through a fitness test at training. Picture by Peter Lorimer.

Injury blow hits battling Knights

BATTLING Newcastle Knights have suffered a major injury blow with backrower Robbie Rochow fracturing his arm in a training mishap.

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Newcastle Knight's forward Sam Mataora knocked back an offer from Wayne Bennett to sign with the Brisbane Broncos. Picture by Peter Lorimer.

The little girl driving Mataora

BIG Sam Mataora says the daughter he rarely sees is the inspiration behind turning his career around, declaring: “I want to make something of myself for her”.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19:Tyrone Roberts of the Titans kicks the ball during the round three NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Wests Tigers at Cbus Super Stadium on March 19, 2016 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jason O'Brien/Getty Images)

Roberts’ rough luck opens door for Cullen

TITANS five-eighth Tyrone Roberts was millimetres away from a season-ending injury but hopes to see Cameron Cullen flourish in his No.6 jersey.

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McGuire faces ultimate test for Roos role

JOSH McGuire’s credentials as an Australian Test front-rower will be tested when he braces for front-row fireworks against a Dragons enforcer.

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Brisbane Broncos captain Corey Parker. Pic Darren England.

Broncos ironman reveals secrets to success

BRISBANE skipper Corey Parker will soon become the most capped forward in NRL history. At 33-years-old he is still going strong, so how does he do it?

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Parramatta Eels CEO Scott Seward out the front the Pike place Markets in Seattle. The Parramatta Eels have held their 2nd training session at Husky Stadium which is the home of the Washington Huskies in Seattle. Picture: Adam Taylor

Former Eels CEO breaks silence on cap scandal

FORMER Parramatta Eels chief executive Scott Seward has met with the NRL, breaking his silence on the club’s salary cap crisis during a lengthy meeting with the governing body last Monday.

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Kent: Stanley won’t give up the chase

CANTERBURY’S Chase Stanley has broken just about everything imaginable and then some – everything but his spirit, writes PAUL KENT.

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Gambler Laurie returns to winning formula

NSW COACH Laurie Daley is ready to go all-in for this year’s Origin series by selecting the halves that brought glory to the Blues in 2014.

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Tigers Tim Simona makes a break during the NRL game between the Wests Tigers and the New Zealand Warriors at Campbelltown Stadium , Campbelltown.Picture Gregg Porteous

Simona gets three-week ban

WESTS Tigers will be without Tim Simona for three weeks, after the centre was handed three-week ban for dangerous contact by the NRL judiciary.

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Jake Friend during the Sydney Roosters training session at Kippax Lake Oval,Moore Park.Picture Gregg Porteous

Friend backs a Roosters revival

ROOSTERS captain Jake Friend believes he saw enough in their 22-20 loss to Manly last weekend to convince him the chooks are on the verge of plenty of wins.

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Panthers reward Martin with debut bonus

TE MAIRE Martin has excelled in his initiation to the NRL, now the Panthers have rewarded the rookie five-eighth with a $10,000 debut bonus.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Jackson Hastings of the Roosters is tackled during the round four NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Manly Sea Eagles at Allianz Stadium on March 26, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Hastings ready to fight for his spot in halves

YOUNG Roosters playmaker Jackson Hastings says he wants to play alongside Mitchell Pearce in the halves when he returns and will fight spot in the starting side.

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North Queensland Cowboys v Sydney Roosters from 1300 Smiles Stadium, Townsville. Cowboys Kyle Feldt after the win. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Five things: Feldt is a future Origin winger

KYLE Feldt is a future Origin winger, the Dragons must reinvent their attack and more — what we learned from Cowboys’ comprehensive win.

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South Sydney player Kirisome Auva'a pictured at Redfern after signing with the Rabbitohs for another 3 years. Picture: Toby Zerna

Around the Grounds: Auva’a’s vow

KIRISOME Auva’a has revealed his desire to become an ambassador for domestic violence. Get the latest news on every NRL club with MATT LOGUE.

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Titans player Ashley Taylor looks on during the Round 5 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Brisbane Broncos at CBUS Stadium on the Gold Coast, Friday, April 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Taylor expecting a bashing from the Sharks

TITANS rookie Ashley Taylor is sweating on the return of five-eighth Tyrone Roberts after admitting he had a target on his back as the Gold Coast’s only playmaker.

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‘You don’t want to die wondering’

TEPAI Moeroa chose loyalty over a ticket with the Australian Sevens team to Rio. And when his Eels contract ends in 2017, loyalty will again define his path.

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Darius Boyd. The Brisbane Broncos training at Red Hill. Pic Peter Wallis

Boyd stands in the way of Semi

DARIUS Boyd has thrown down the gauntlet to Semi Radradra, declaring he wants his Test jumper back after a two-year exile from the Australian team.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Blake Austin of the Raiders scores a try during the round 18 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Newcastle Knights at GIO Stadium on July 10, 2015 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Shades of Blue in the battle of Belmore

CANBERRA’S Blake Austin and Aidan Sezer and Canterbury’s Josh Reynolds, are in a three-way battle to be named alongside NSW incumbent halfback Trent Hodkinson.

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NRL Round 5 Footy Form

GET the inside mail from the TAB for Round 5 of the NRL. Check out all the best stats, what’s been backed and where the money is going in order to find a winner.

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Blake Ferguson on the attack for the Roosters. NRL, Penrith Panthers Vs Sydney Roosters at Pepper stadium Penrith, round 18 Saturday 11th July 2015. Pic: Mitch Cameron

How Fergo’s grown into a father figure

BLAKE Ferguson grew up without an old man. Never knew him. So five months into his own life as a father … how is this enigmatic Rooster changing the cycle?

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NRL - Melbourne Storm v Gold Coast Titans at AAMI Park , Cooper Cronk in action. . 13th March 2016 Picture: Colleen Petch.

Contract talk weighing heavy on Cronk

COOPER Cronk has admitted that his contract negotiations may be stifling his current form and admits his playing future weighs heavily on his mind.

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A spray from coach offers limited results

COACHES have been wary of delivering a halftime spray to fire up their troops, but the NRL is going through something of a renaissance with regards to the blow-up.

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Daily Telegraph Sport Columnist Rebecca Wilson dinkus

Wilson: The sheer gall of Gal

DARE to criticise Paul Gallen and he does another interview in retaliation and bags the person who questions the Big Gal.

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GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND - APRIL 01: Ash Taylor of the Titans kicks the ball during the round five NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Brisbane Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium on April 1, 2016 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Titans’ halves crisis as young gun injured

THE Gold Coast Titans are facing a halves crisis after rookie halfback Ashley Taylor suffered a shoulder injury during the loss to the Broncos.

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GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND - APRIL 01: Corey Parker of the Broncos is tackled during the round five NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Brisbane Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium on April 1, 2016 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Five things: Parker needs to find another gear

COREY Parker needs to find another gear, the tactical switch that backfired on the Titans and more — what we learned from Brisbane’s derby win.

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Broncos player Darius Boyd takes the ball up during the Round 5 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Brisbane Broncos at CBUS Stadium on the Gold Coast, Friday, April 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Bennett’s big Boyd call for Origin

WAYNE Bennett declared Darius Boyd a better Maroons fullback than Greg Inglis after he spearheaded Brisbane’s 24-16 defeat of the Titans.

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Broncos player James Roberts crosses over to score a try during the Round 5 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Brisbane Broncos at CBUS Stadium on the Gold Coast, Friday, April 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Roberts silences critics in three minutes

IT TOOK James Roberts only three minutes into the derby to show the Titans why the bundling of his contract could haunt them for life.

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Benji Marshall of the Dragons during the South Sydney Rabbitohs v St George Illawarra Dragons Charity Shield game at ANZ Stadium. pic Mark Evans

Clubs show no interest in ageing Marshall

BENJI Marshall faces a fight to continue his NRL career beyond 2016 with a number of clubs, including Cronulla, knocking back an approach from his management.

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SPORT/NEWS - BCM - 12/2/2013 - Football Columnists - Darren Lockyer, QNP Studio - Photo Steve Pohlner

Semi shouldn’t be allowed to play for NSW

THE hysteria over Semi Radradra’s desire to play Origin for NSW and Test football for Australia has spotlighted some major issues with representative football.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Lachlan Coote of the Cowboys makes a break during the round two NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the North Queensland Cowboys at Pirtek Stadium on March 12, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Saints keep a close eye on target Coote

COWBOYS fullback Lachlan Coote faces the Dragons on Saturday knowing he could be playing for his future with the Sydney club next season.

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Wests Tigers star Kevin Naiqama pictured at Campbelltown stadium

Semi’s switch has full backing of Naiqama

KEVIN Naiqama has told The Saturday Telegraph there was no way he could be angry with Semi Radradra for pledging his allegiance to Australia.

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NRL Round 1 match between the NQ Cowboys and the Sharks in Townsville, QLD, at 1300 SMILES Stadium. Shark's Paul Gallen. Picture: Wesley Monts

NRL Late Mail: Gallen a certainty for Sharks

PAUL Gallen is a certainty to play for the Sharks after overcoming a knee injury, while Robbie Farah has been assured of starting for Wests Tigers.

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Rabbitohs press conference for players including Luke Keary at Maroubra.

Code hop for Keary on the table

LUKE Keary is open to making the switch to rugby union as his future at Redfern beyond this season remains up in the air.

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Sam Burgess of the Rabbitohs rests on the field during the round 5 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval in Sydney on Thursday, March 31, 2016. (AAP Image/Paul Miller) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Why Sam Burgess is the toughest man in league

THE Daily Telegraph can reveal Sam Burgess punched out 80 minutes on Thursday having completed just one training session after being released from hospital.

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