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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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NRL 2024 RD01 Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos - Victor Radley, try, celebration. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 02: Allegiant Stadium round one, NRL match between Roosters and Broncos at Allegiant Stadium, on March 02, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Picture: NRL Photos

Las Vegas latest: Roosters put their hand up to go again

The Roosters are fully committed to growing the game in the US – formally putting forward a pitch to play there a second time in 2026.

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Nick Politis was moved to tears at Gala dinner for the Hellenic Initiative Australia held in his honour last week. Pic: Neos Kosmos

Watch: Souths boss moves Roosters supremo Politis to tears

The hatred between the Rabbitohs and Roosters runs deep, but it doesn’t extend all the way to the top, with a gesture from Souths chair Nick Pappas bringing Nick Politis to tears. See the full SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.

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Rabbitohs chair Nick Pappas and chief executive Blake Solly met with NSW premier Chris Minns

Souths take Allianz Stadium fight to NSW premier

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have taken their stadium battle to all the way to the premier’s office, as they fight to move away from Accor Stadium and return to Allianz Stadium.

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NRL spine health check: Big-earners balancing act at Tigers

There’s lots of attention on the Tigers to see if they can keep their stars amid an oversupply of talent in key positions. MICHAEL CARAYANNIS dissects the health of every club’s spine to see who is best-placed now and in the future.

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Jarome Luai has copped a ban for a high shot against the Warriors.

Tigers optimistic over $6 million dollar man’s injury scare

Jarome Luai may be facing a two-match ban for a high tackle against the Warriors, but the Wests Tigers are optimistic over their $6 million dollar man’s troublesome shoulder. All the round news.

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The Dragons showed desperation in defence to deny the Melbourne Storm and pull off a stunning upset. Picture: Getty Images

Dragons shake off injury woes to produce stunning Storm upset

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has praised his team’s desperation in defence, as they pulled off a historic upset, securing back-to-back wins over the Storm for the first time since 1999.

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NRL 2025 RD02 New Zealand Warriors v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles - Tom Trbojevic, try. Picture NRL Photos

Push for Tom Trbojevic to move into Manly halves

The Manly Sea Eagles haven’t ruled out heading to market to replace Daly Cherry-Evans – but maybe the man they need is already at the club.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Daly Cherry-Evans of the Sea Eagles embraces owner and Chairman of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Scott Penn after the round 20 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters at 4 Pines Park on July 28, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘They wanted more’: Manly boss reveals DCE salary standoff

It’s become one of the most drama-filled player exits ever, but Manly owner Scott Penn has insisted the club did everything possible to keep Daly Cherry-Evans, defending their handling of the contract saga. SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.

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Bombshell Broncos target revealed after DCE declines Manly offer

Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans has formally declined the Sea Eagles’ two year contract extension as the club turns its attention to three high-profile halfback replacements. See the full hit list.

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Kotoni Staggs is set to return from injury this weekend. Picture: NRL Photos

Early Mail: Form Broncos centre faces axe as Staggs returns

Broncos backline ace Kotoni Staggs is set to return from a hip flexor injury for the Battle of Brisbane, with an in-form centre to make way.

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