In what represents his first crucial steps as Blues coach, Laurie Daley held a meet-and-greet session with 28 players that are most likely to be charged with defending the Origin shield against Queensland.
The Wentworthville Magpies are set to hand controversial former NRL star Jarryd Hayne a deal to play in the Ron Massey Cup a feeder competition to the NSW Cup.
Speaking for the first time since taking over as Eels captain, Mitchell Moses has launched an impassioned plea to retain Dylan Brown, and revealed how Jason Ryles has transformed Parramatta.
The major changes in leadership at Parramatta continue with chairman Sean McElduff stepping down from the role, just six months after appointing Jason Ryles as head coach.
NRL predicted teams have seen a significant overhaul – particularly following developments on Latrell Mitchell, Shaun Lane and Campbell Graham.
Parramatta’s backrow stocks are set to be tested with star Shaun Lane undergoing surgery for a meniscus injury in his knee.
Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr have scored major victories after the NRL deemed the All Stars fixture can count towards the suspensions of the star duo.
The Rabbitohs have suffered a massive blow on the eve of the season, with Campbell Graham sidelined indefinitely after scans confirmed another setback for the star centre.
Amid uncertainty over the future of Jillaroos head coach Brad Donald, Corey Parker has nominated a number of NRL legends he believes could take the women’s game to a new level in the role.
The Dragons have called a board meeting to determine if star forward Francis Molo remains at the club, as they look to uncover the reasons behind his unexpected omission from training.
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