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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Tom Gilbert of the Dolphins looks dejected after coming from the field injured during the round eleven NRL match between Dolphins and Warriors at Suncorp Stadium, on May 17, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Early Mail: Gilbert out of entire Origin series

Maroons enforcer Tom Gilbert has received the worst possible news on a pectoral injury, while Dragons young gun Dylan Egan is confirmed out for the season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Jacob Kiraz of the Bulldogs is tackled during the round eleven NRL match between Bulldogs and Roosters at Accor Stadium, on May 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Dogs flyer sidelined for a month, Storm star escapes charge

In-form Canterbury winger Jacob Kiraz is set to spend up to a month on the sideline, while Melbourne have received a boost in the wake of their loss to the Sharks.

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Origin I teams: Blues receive mixed news on NSW hopefuls

Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton has dodged suspension for a high shot on the eve of Origin selection, but Laurie Daley faces a new quandary as a prop pulls out of Game 1 due to injury.

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WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Kevin Walters interviews Wayne Bennett, coach of the Rabbitohs during the round two NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and South Sydney Rabbitohs at WIN Stadium, on March 15, 2025, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Kevin Walters linked with NRL expansion coaching job

After interviewing Brad Arthur and Mal Meninga, the NRL have now approached former Brisbane coach Kevin Walters as they look to appoint the first head coach of the Perth Bears.

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Marty Taupau has played his final game for the Broncos. Picture: NRL Photos

Broncos coach breaks silence on Taupau departure

Broncos coach Michael Maguire has addressed veteran prop Martin Taupau’s sudden exit from the club, with both parties agreeing to part ways immediately following the fallout from a social media post.

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A majority of NRL player agents have revealed they would be more than happy to send their players to the game’s newest franchise

Player agents put NRL clubs on alert with Perth revelation

The clock is ticking for the 17 NRL clubs to lock down their best talent with leading player agents revealing they are willing to facilitate a bidding war with the new expansion teams.

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Art of the deal: Player agents expose NRL clubs’ dirty dealings

Art of the deal: Player agents expose NRL clubs’ dirty tactics

Player agents have accused NRL clubs of dirty negotiating tricks in their bid to “lowball” the code’s top stars. A CODE Sports exclusive survey reveals the cunning practices used to secure a bargain — and how some mega deals escaped the squeeze.

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Exclusive: The Daily Telegraph 15.5.2025 South Sydney NRL training. Brandon Smith on his first day at training since leaving the Sydney Roosters. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Watch: Smith trains with Bunnies, Souths’ stadium saga heats up

Brandon Smith made his first Rabbitohs training appearance and wasted no time getting friendly with Latrell Mitchell. It comes as South Sydney heap up pressure on the NSW government over plans to move back to Allianz Stadium.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH 19TH FEBRUARY 2025Pictured at The MCA in Sydney is Anthony De Ceglie at the Packer Family Foundation lunch.Picture: Richard Dobson.

Seven media boss confirmed as surprise Perth Bears CEO

The News and Current Affairs editor of Seven West Media – which lambasted Perth’s inclusion in the NRL last week with its “Bad News Bears” front page – has become the franchise’s inaugural CEO.

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The $4000 private investigator, CCTV that saved NRL icon’s career

In 2010, Johnathan Thurston’s NRL career was hanging by a thread after being arrested outside a Brisbane casino – enter long-time manager Sam Ayoub. These are the untold stories from the men who do more than just sign contracts.

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