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Is Kalyn Ponga still the best fit as Newcastle skipper?

Six months after he was injured, Kalyn Ponga is still in a moon boot. But he insists he’ll be fit for Vegas

Newcastle’s captain is unlikely to resume full training until after Christmas as he continues his recovery from foot surgery.

  • Robert Dillon

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In limbo: Zac Lomax.

‘Hoodwinked’: V’landys says Lomax welcome back in NRL – but don’t expect Eels reunion

Having been released from his $700,000-a-year Parramatta contract, Zac Lomax has been left in limbo after R360 pushed back its proposed start date to 2028.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax

Lomax eyes French rugby as 10-year R360 bans spook players, agents

Zac Lomax is weighing up his next move as his manager, and several others, according to Peter V’landys, call off talks with the rebel rugby competition.

  • Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
Zac Lomax

‘Get a bank guarantee’: V’landys’ warning to Zac Lomax over R360 ‘pirates’

ARLC supremo Peter V’landys says he “feels sorry” for Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen, who he says are “jeopardising their whole careers on wild promises” being made by the rebel rugby competition.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Zac Lomax has been granted a release by the Eels to “pursue opportunities outside the NRL”.

Eels grant Zac Lomax immediate release as R360 move looms

The NSW State of Origin star has not told Parramatta what his plans are, but the club suspects he will join the breakaway rugby competition.

  • Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
NRL draw: Mitchell Moses, Latrell Mitchell, Benji Marshall.

Every NRL team’s 2026 draw ranked – from easiest to toughest

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo joked this was the “fairest draw in history” after the 2026 schedule was revealed on Friday. We’ll be the judge of that.

  • Dan Walsh
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Leeds Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur.

‘I needed it’: Arthur reflects on Eels sacking and his desire to coach in NRL again

This masthead caught up with Arthur at a cafe near his home in Leeds, where he revealed his ambition to one day return to the NRL following his stint in the Super League.

  • Michael Chammas
Junior Paulo

Junior Paulo loves leading Samoa. But it’s starting to impact his health

The Samoan co-captain feels physically and mentally fresh – but the same cannot be said for his vocal cords.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Can the Broncos go back to back?

The big issues for each NRL club as pre-season training kicks off

Barely a month after the grand final, teams who missed the play-offs are back on deck this week in preparation for season 2026.

  • Robert Dillon
Jonah Pezet signs for the Parramatta Eels.

‘Everyone benefits’: Ryles reveals why he signed Pezet for just one year

Parramatta’s decision to sign Jonah Pezet for just one season has divided the Eels fan base, but coach Jason Ryles reckons the move could be a masterstroke.

  • Adrian Proszenko

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