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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 - SEPTEMBER 02: Dominic Young of the Knights celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the round 27 NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Newcastle Knights at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on September 02, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Young and restless: Roosters, Knights hit stalemate in talks

Dom Young’s proposed return to Newcastle has been put in jeopardy after it emerged the Knights and Sydney Roosters were unable to agree on payment terms.

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19/11/2020Former SAS Squadron Commander Peter Tinley, in PerthPic Colin Murty The Australian

Former SAS commander ready to lead Bears

Former SAS commander turned political heavyweight Peter Tinley has put his hand up to lead the new Bears franchise after being linked to the chairman’s position.

NRL

Harry Hayes celebrates his NRL debut with friends and family.

‘It’s been a pretty crazy journey: The rise of an unlikely NRL star

Unnoticed and overlooked during his teens, it seemed the closest Harry Hayes was going to get to the NRL was running water. Now he’s making a strong case to be part of the ladder leader’s best 17.

NRL

Perth war: PVL delivers uppercut to AFL with birth of Bears

Peter V’landys has insisted the NRL won’t be bullied as it enters AFL territory with the launch of the Perth Bears, relishing the battle for the hearts and minds of the great west.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Taylan May of the Panthers looks on before the start of the round eight NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Penrith Panthers at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on April 27, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Taylan May edges closer to NRL return

Taylan May’s management reach out to NRL clubs, Wallabies star an expansion target and the Dragons to come under new leadership – all in the updated Sport Confidential.

NRL

Perth Bears expansion explainer: Everything you need to know

The deal is done. WA premier Roger Cook has confirmed the state has a new NRL team. We answer some of the biggest burning questions over the incoming Perth Bears franchise.

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Revealed: Bombshell clauses can end Hasler’s Titans career

Des Hasler’s tenure at the Titans could end as early as this year after revelations of strict clauses that places his fate at the mercy of Gold Coast management. See the contract details that leave Hasler’s future in doubt.

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Des Hasler was involved in two court cases with his former clubs.

Analysis: Titans’ shrewd secret to safeguard Hasler repercussions

Des Hasler has been involved in two messy splits in the past, resulting in drawn-out court cases with his former clubs. The Titans have made sure they don’t become number three, writes MICHAEL CARAYANNIS.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Dominic Young of the Roosters celebrates a try during the round two NRL match between Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters at CommBank Stadium, on March 14, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Roosters star granted permission to leave club

A Sydney Roosters star could have played his last game for the club after being granted permission to talk with rivals immediately.

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Adam Reynolds receives treatment on field during match against the Bulldogs.

Late Mail: Reynolds provides Magic update

Broncos fans can rest easy after Adam Reynolds got through the captain’s run. See all the latest team changes for Magic Round.

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