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It’s Super League all over again
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It’s Super League all over again

EXCLUSIVE: Extraordinary threats of a rebel breakaway group and possible State of Origin strike action from players have emerged over the NRL’s refusal to finalise funding.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Cowboys captain Johnathan Thurston looks dejected during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Cronulla Sharks and the North Queensland Cowboys at Allianz Stadium on September 23, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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33 rep stars left in contract limbo

MORE than 250 NRL stars are in limbo following revelations the code’s Collective Bargaining Agreement will not be finalised before the start of next year’s premiership.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Ben Barba of the Sharks celebrates victory during the 2016 NRL Grand Final match between the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks and the Melbourne Storm at ANZ Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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NRL won’t abandon Barba: Greenberg

JUST days after reaching out to Ben Barba’s partner, Todd Greenberg has assured the fallen Sharks will be welcomed back to the game albeit with one strict condition.

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Expert NRL tips for a big round 15

Expert NRL tips for a big round 15

PAUL Kent is the outright leader this week after picking six of the eight round 14 fixtures. It’s still close at the top and with only four matches this week the competition is wide open.

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Wests Tigers Luke Brooks after launching the indigenous jersey for this round . Picture : Gregg Porteous

Time for Luke to be a force: Johns

LUKE Brooks has immense talent, and when the Tigers playmaker realises his full potential, he’ll be the Blues’ No.7. It’s time to go to the next level, writes MATTHEW JOHNS.

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