NRL player movements
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Roosters keen to ensure JWH’s next game isn’t his last
The Penrith props totally blew the Roosters off the park in the opening finals game. The Tricolours believe Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ return will ensure that won’t happen again.
- by Adam Pengilly, Billie Eder, Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas and Roy Ward
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From Spoon Bowl to NRL contenders: Talagi, Utoikamanu break silence on why they’re leaving Eels and Tigers
Blaize Talagi and Stefano Utoikamanu say offers to join NRL powerhouses Penrith and Melbourne were simply too good to ignore.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Royce Hunt called Corey Horsburgh a ‘weak-gutted dog’. Now he hopes they become teammates
Cronulla prop Hunt has signed a three-year deal with Wests Tigers from 2025. And he hopes to be joined at Concord next season by his former nemesis.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Eels make decision on Gutherson’s future, Matterson to stay
Speculation had been rife that the Eels captain could be on the move at the end of the season. Jason Ryles has put that to bed.
- by Michael Chammas
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Why one Sea Eagle’s ban helped another avoid suspension in the same tackle
Taniela Paseka seemed to do more damage in the heavy shot on a Tigers rookie, but it’s his teammate facing time on the sidelines.
- by Adam Pengilly, Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Secret settlement sets up Volkman’s NRL comeback after Dragons dispute
Ronald Volkman was at the centre of one of the most bizarre contract squabbles in NRL history. After nine months in limbo, the matter is settled.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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South Sydney make shock play for Josh Schuster
Wayne Bennett has made a habit of resurrecting careers and the incoming Rabbitohs coach could have another project on his hands.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Hiding in the grandstand, PlayStations and those sprays: How Flanagan revived the Dragons
Down to almost his last chance to become an NRL head coach again, Shane Flanagan won the Dragons job by telling some home truths about the squad. This is how he’s helped turn around the Dragons.
- by Adam Pengilly
Accosted Canberra drummer meets Bulldogs chief
A Raiders fan who feared serious injury after a run-in with Bulldogs fans on Sunday night has met Canterbury CEO Aaron Warburton to discuss the incident.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Adam Pengilly and Daniel Lo Surdo
Utoikamanu chooses Storm over Bulldogs
The most in-demand forward in the game has ended speculation over his future.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Prop shop: Utoikamanu call to spark market moves as Horsburgh requests release
Wests Tigers star Stefano Utoikamanu will make a definitive decision on his future on Friday – and it will have a ripple effect just as another Origin prop seeks a release.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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