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‘Conspiracy theories’: Hollywood star Russell Crowe responds to Rabbitohs sale reports
The South Sydney part-owner said there is a “fresh energy” about the Rabbitohs.
- by Michael Chammas and Dan Walsh
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Investigator quizzes banned directors of Wests Tigers owners
Liquor and Gaming NSW have interviewed the banished trio to determine the severity of the issues that have engulfed the Wests Tigers owner.
- by Michael Chammas and Michael McGowan
Major NRL signing as Bulldogs secure Knights star on four-year deal
Leo Thompson has knocked back a rich offer from the Raiders and a lucrative extension on the table at Newcastle to sign with the Bulldogs in the hope of winning a premiership.
- by Michael Chammas
Architects of Wests Tigers review banned for a combined 15 years
The boardroom battle at the club took another turn on New Year’s Eve.
- by Michael Chammas
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Explosive emails, allegations and threats: Wests Tigers civil war laid bare
Documents detailing the extent of the breakdown in trust among board members have led to calls for Liquor and Gaming NSW to step in to save the Wests Tigers club from its owners.
- by Michael Chammas
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Mam facing nine-game ban from NRL over drug driving charge
The NRL have issued Ezra Mam with a notice for allegedly breaching the game’s code of conduct.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Michael Chammas
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‘Their ambition is to see the Magpies replace the Wests Tigers’: Director’s stunning claim
A director of the Wests Tigers’ majority owner has raised fears fellow board members are plotting to reinstate the Western Suburbs Magpies at the expense of the joint venture.
- by Michael Chammas
Trbojevic faces switch to halves with Cherry-Evans’ future in doubt
Superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic may play five-eighth when veteran playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans hangs up the boots.
- by Michael Chammas
The prime minister, PVL and the president: How PNG made it to the NRL
The PNG prime minister told Australian government leaders he didn’t want a gift to celebrate the country’s independence in 2025 - he just wanted an NRL team. Today he got his wish.
- by Michael Chammas and Chris Barrett
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Australia signs $600m deal to create PNG NRL team; further expansion could be ‘weeks away’
The deal to establish a PNG team comes with a China “escape clause” for Australia, while ARLC chair Peter V’landys has revealed another NRL license could be granted before Christmas.
- by Matthew Knott, Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
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Steaks, eggs, sea moss and bone broth: The diet driving Cleary’s Vegas quest
Nathan Cleary hit the ground running on his return to pre-season training, and the Panthers star said an unusual diet had aided in his recovery from shoulder surgery.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Roy Ward, Michael Chammas and Dan Walsh
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