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Eels
Disgruntled Leilua thrown rugby league lifeline
Joey Leilua has an offer on the table after the Wests Tigers opted against activating the final year of his $850,000 deal.
Broncos pull out of Mahoney race
The Broncos have ruled themselves out of the race for Reed Mahoney, who was spotted dining with Bulldogs royalty this week.
Worrying signs which led to early end of Eel’s career
Eels forward Keegan Hipgrave says the NRL is ‘doing a good job’ to help lessen the risk of concussion for players but he knew his time was up in the game, at just 24, after repeated head knocks.
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Wayward Panthers can’t deliver win for Cleary
After a drama-filled off-season the last thing Penrith’s new coach needed was to go out in round one and lose to the reigning wooden spooners, a team rated a good chance at finishing last again.
Hatred reigns in battle of west
THE Panthers won’t be holding back in the battle of the west, with players declaring they ‘hate’ Parramatta. While Eels players are preparing for a bruising encounter when the two sides clash on Sunday.
Why Shaun Lane quit Manly
He is now a proud Eel but towering second-rower Shaun Lane can still remember the dark and dim days at Brookvale last season.
Panthers fans unwavering despite off-field turmoil
Despite being embroiled in rugby league’s ongoing sex tapes scandal, with utility Tyrone May indefinitely suspended, Penrith fans are rallying behind their club as Panthers Stadium looks like a sell-out on Sunday.
Young Eel is the ideal hybrid hooker
Parramatta’s Reed Mahoney has carefully plucked elements from the game’s greatest hookers in his bid to be the best he can be – and on Sunday all that hard work is set to pay off.
Early Mail: Shock Inglis switch shakes up Bunnies backline
Wayne Bennett shuffles South Sydney, Zac Lomax will miss Round 1, a NZ young gun is out, injury hampers Wests Tigers star and Raiders’ selection surprise. Keep up to date with all the latest news ahead of the team announcements.
’I won’t shut up’: Moses promises to take control of young Eels
Parramatta halfback Mitchell Moses has spent the summer adding a new level to his skill set ahead of Sunday’s NRL season-opening western Sydney derby against Penrith.
Terepo’s Eels future in serious doubt
Parramatta forward Peni Terepo has been stood down for the club’s season opener and his future with the Eels is in serious doubt after an alcohol-fuelled incident on an Air New Zealand flight.
Sharks to dump hooker to solve cap crisis
Cronulla’s salary cap fine will cost them James Segeyaro with the former Dally M hooker of the year’s contract set to be formally rejected by the NRL.
Pre-season power rankings: The cellar dwellers
As the first NRL game of the year ticks ever closer, Nick Campton ranks every team in the league. In the first instalment he analyses the teams with plenty to prove in 2019.
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