Tax free PNG: NRL stars to pocket millions in landmark expansion deal
NRL players who join a new expansion team in Papua New Guinea could pocket millions of tax-free dollars, after the ARL Commission struck a landmark deal with the PNG government.
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Market Watch: Sharks recruitment drive continues, Raiders close in on flyer
The Sharks have continued their signing spree, locking down a star forward and poaching another from Canberra, as the Raiders close in on a star back. See the latest transfer news.
Dual role: Flanno reveals how Dragons will use Cook, Liddle in 17
St George coach Shane Flanagan has revealed that high-profile recruit Damien Cook could emerge in 2025 with a new role. SEE FIRST PICS OF COOK AS A DRAGON
Three words Broncos, NRL can’t ignore in Ezra Mam saga
The commonly held view that clubs “sack the lesser-known player and persist with poorly behaving stars” still exists. It’s a tricky narrative Brisbane could soon have to navigate, DAVID RICCIO writes.
Why Ricky Stuart is cheering for England in Golden Eagle
NRL champion Ricky Stuart is hoping his charity can snare a slice of the lucrative prize money in the $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) courtesy of British raider Lake Forest.
Market Watch: Fresh club enters race for young playmaker
A third club has joined the hunt for the signature of young playmaker Ronald Volkman as he edges closer to securing an NRL lifeline for 2025. See the latest contract and transfer news.
Star shuts down conspiracy theory over Roosters’ shock move
From clearing salary cap space for Ben Hunt to an unknown off-field issue, speculation is rife about why the Roosters are looking to offload Terrell May. Now the star prop has had his say.
$950k sticking point in clubs’ battle for Hunt signature
Ben Hunt’s release had rival clubs dissecting their rosters and salary caps to determine if they could make a play for him. However, it’s unlikely they’ll be securing the former Dragons captain for a cut-price deal.
Nov 1 Danger Zone: Hunt first domino to fall in open market frenzy
Ben Hunt’s Dragons exit has set the NRL transfer window in motion, with a host of clubs fighting to keep some of their biggest stars away from rivals. We reveal how much danger every squad is in ahead of November 1.
Final act of provocation: Inside the call that sealed Hunt’s Dragons exit
Ben Hunt’s interview with this masthead 11 days ago was viewed by the Dragons board as the halfback’s latest attempt to poke the bear. DAVID RICCIO and MICHAEL CARAYANNIS detail the two-year timeline leading to Hunt’s exit.
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