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Michael Carayannis is a rugby league journalist for The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and CODE Sports.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21: Tallyn Da Silva of the Wests Tigers runs the ball during the round seven NRL match between the Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium on April 21, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Tigers risk losing another rising star

Already reeling from Lachlan Galvin’s unexpected exit, the Wests Tigers risk losing another rising star. See the full story.

EXCLUSIVENRL

Brad Arthur is a frontrunner to coach the Perth team.

Arthur to seal NRL return as Western Bears coach

The NRL’s newest franchise has wasted little time in identifying the man to spearhead its inaugural campaign, turning to former Parramatta coach Brad Arthur to build the Western Bears.

NRL

Finau Latu is going to the Bulldogs. Picture: NRL Photos

Dragons blow as Bulldogs poach boom youngster

The Bulldogs have pulled off an almighty poaching raid on St George Illawarra to seal the signature of one of the most highly rated young forwards in the land.

SuperCoach

NRL 2025 RD07 New Zealand Warriors v Brisbane Broncos - Reece Walsh Picture NRL Photos

Early Mail: Big Broncos reshuffle after Walsh injury

Broncos coach Michael Maguire is set to inject speed and hitting power following the injury to Reece Walsh, who is set to miss a month with a knee injury.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Lachlan Galvin of the Wests Tigers makes a break during the 2025 NRL Pre-Season Challenge match between Wests Tigers and Parramatta Eels at Leichhardt Oval on February 21, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Bullying, unsafe: Team Galvin’s legal letter to Wests Tigers

The Lachlan Galvin saga at Wests Tigers has taken another dramatic turn after his management sent the club a legal letter in a move that could see both parties headed for the courts.

VideoNRL

Panthers star hit with ban after hip-drop injures Rooster

The Panthers will be without one of their key spine players for a number of weeks following an ugly hip drop tackle which left a Roosters forward with an MCL injury.

SuperCoach

Addin Fonua-Blake should line up against Newcastle. Picture: NRL Photos

Late Mail: Sharks prop on track to play, Titans injury carnage

Sharks star Addin Fonua-Blake is on track to take on the Knights as he battles an abductor injury, while the Titans have been decimated. See all the team changes for Round 7.

NRL

Natahn Cleary (middle) has broken Ryan Girdler’s record as the highest point scorer in Panthers history. Picture: Getty Images

Panthers face sanction over interchange bungle in win over Chooks

The Penrith Panthers are set to be sanctioned by the NRL over an interchange bungle in their win over the Roosters, which saw them momentarily have 14 players on the field.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Reed Mahoney of the Bulldogs looks to pass during the round two NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Gold Coast Titans at Belmore Sports Ground, on March 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Dogs hooker in frame to replace Grant

In an indication of the influence Harry Grant boasts for the Maroons, Origin favouritism has swung following his injury – and in-form Bulldog Reed Mahoney is one of seven players in the frame to replace him.

NRL

Strive for five: The bold plan for a new Qld NRL team

QRL boss Ben Ikin has called on ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys to give Queensland a fifth NRL club in 2027 amid fears the Perth Bears bid is on the brink of collapse.

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