NRL injury ward
Panthers could farewell traditional home with Friday finals blockbuster
Ivan Cleary’s record breakers are favourites to kick off the finals series, pending last-round results. But they also have their eyes on how to get back to their new home as quickly as possible in 2026.
- by Adam Pengilly
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‘A hot dog bun with flesh hanging out’: Knights star’s emergency surgery on gruesome injury
Kai Pearce-Paul initially thought it was just like any other graze. But after taking a second look, he realised he had a serious problem.
- by Adam Pengilly
Broncos’ woes mount, with Walsh nursing a fracture and Mam out for season
The Broncos have confirmed Reece Walsh suffered a hand fracture in their win over North Queensland, while Ezra Mam is out after surgery.
- by Jacob Shteyman
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Former NRL player loses $1 million legal battle against rugby league insurer
Ethan Lowe had alleged he had suffered permanent paralysis to one side of his body after a tackle ended his career in 2020 in what was a test case for NRL players challenging the current policy.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘These old legs are coming to an end’: Munster set for double hip surgery
Cameron Munster returns from a lengthy injury lay-off for ladder leaders Melbourne – but confirmed he will require double hip surgery at the end of the year.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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One tackle changed Ethan Lowe’s life. Now he’s suing for $1m
Lowe has a spinal injury which means he can’t recognise he is burning his hand in the kitchen and sometimes falls over uncontrollably. The NRL’s insurer won’t let him claim under the game’s policy.
- by Adam Pengilly
Galvin finally rested as Tigers offer fresh deal to drop release request
The 18-year-old rookie sensation has needed pain-killing injections to keep playing through a hand injury. But the club will take him out of the line of fire as it prepares a shock response to his release request.
- by Adam Pengilly
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State of Origin
Nicho Hynes sits out day one of Blues training on Sharks’ advice
Nathan Cleary was a surprise spectator at NSW’s first training session for this year’s Origin series, but the man picked to replace him didn’t work out with the side.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
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Around the clubs
Barrett makes first big call as Moses’ Origin hopes dashed
Parramatta’s interim coach could have had the club’s best player back straight away in the post-Brad Arthur era, but Moses will miss another week as his Origin chances evaporate.
- by Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko
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Penrith Panthers
Surgery ‘likely’ for Papenhuyzen after fibula fracture
The Storm fullback will spend up to six weeks on the sideline with a fibula fracture, while Adam Reynolds is aiming for a round 22 return.
- by Billie Eder and Christian Nicolussi
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NRL 2024
Murray out for up to eight weeks as off-contract Souths’ players fear Bennett clean-out
South Sydney and NSW have been dealt a significant blow with Cameron Murray out with a hip flexor injury, while half the Rabbitohs squad face an anxious wait to see if they are part of Wayne Bennett’s plans.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
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