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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.

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Ben Ikin has compared Lachlan Galvin to Darren Lockyer.

Could Galvin be the next Darren Lockyer?

A former Queensland Origin prodigy has backed Lachlan Galvin’s decision to quit the Wests Tigers, predicting the boom playmaker will follow in the mould of rugby league great Darren Lockyer.

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The Broncos and Manly have very different travel schedules so far.

How dudded Sea Eagles’ draw pain gets even worse

Manly coach Anthony Seibold has every reason to complain about the club’s brutal draw, with a total of five games played in a space of 25 days. But revolutionary technology could change everything about the NRL draw, writes DAVID RICCIO.

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Manly have struggled since Daly Cherry-Evans' decision to leave the club next year. Credit: NRL Images.

Could Manly force Cherry-Evans to retire?

Manly have lost three of four games since Daly Cherry-Evans declared he won’t be at the club next season. BRENT READ questions whether their slump could push him into retirement.

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The Sea Eagles have now lost three-straight games. Picture: Getty Images

Seibold slams NRL schedule as Manly slide continues

Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has questioned the NRL schedule after his side was forced to play a third game in 11 days, with players only having 20 minutes of proper field sessions this week on the back of their long flight from Perth.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Josh Schuster of the Rabbitohs is seen during a South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL training session at USANA Rabbitohs Centre on March 10, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

WATCH: Footage that proves Schuster is back

He’s yet to play first grade for the Rabbitohs, but Josh Schuster showed he has lost none of his trademark flair, with an impressive display in his rugby league return. See the full SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.

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PNG boss backs NRL’s shock salary cap exemption plan

The NRL’s salary cap exemption plan to fast-track PNG player development has received the full support of their chief executive, while prompting questions as to whether a Perth expansion team will receive the same treatment.

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