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Young to avoid ban over late shot on Ponga

They lack star power but Ricky Stuart is banking on his Canberra side of unlikely lads to give the Raiders a sniff in the NRL this season.

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Kumuls captain wants Bennett to coach PNG NRL team

PNG captain Kyle Laybutt is backing a home-based NRL team and wants Wayne Bennett as the inaugural coach.

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Versatile Meaney can handle Storm centres: Bellamy

Craig Bellamy is confident Nick Meaney will handle his shift from fullback to the centres, as the Storm star prepares to test himself against Penrith.

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Raiders run rampant over Knights in 28-12 NRL win

Canberra have shown they will be no pushovers in the NRL this year, opening their season with a hard-fought 28-12 win away to Newcastle.

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Storm's Munster ruled out of Penrith opening clash

Star Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster is still battling a groin injury and will miss the NRL round-one showdown with premiers Penrith.

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Panthers out to buck World Club Challenge trend

History is stacked against the Penrith Panthers as they look to bounce back from last month's World Club Challenge defeat in England.

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Pangai returns to league with NRL quest on track: Hunt

Souths-Logan coach Karmichael Hunt confirmed Tevita Pangai Jr would make his league return on Saturday and backed Pangai to succeed if he got back in the NRL.

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NRL season preview: Penrith remain the team to beat as bright lights of Las Vegas fade

The Roosters and Warriors are among the Panthers’ biggest threats while the league faces their own familiar challenges this season

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Eels' suspension magnet Sivo told to curb careless edge

Maika Sivo's Parramatta teammates are urging the Fijian winger to sharpen up in defence after he was ruled out for the first three weeks of the NRL season.

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NRL clubs keen for Vegas despite limited US TV interest

NRL clubs are expected to apply to be part of next year's Las Vegas games, possibly within the next fortnight, although TV figures showed minimal US interest.

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Dolphins' Bromwich rules out joining JWH in England

Dolphins captain Jesse Bromwich will retire at the end of 2024 with no regrets, ruling out a Super League swansong like fellow veteran Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.

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Brimson targets Test centre spot after Titans switch

Gold Coast's new centre AJ Brimson waxed lyrical about his move from fullback, one that he did not seek but a switch he intends to make a huge success.

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Cronulla to take no prisoners with future Shark AFB

Royce Hunt is pledging to meet the challenge of his future Cronulla teammate Addin Fonua-Blake head-on when the Sharks travel to Auckland in round one.

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Dolphins selection shocks, Bromwich tips next captains

Dolphins skipper Jesse Bromwich has confirmed he'll retire at season's end and put forward two future candidates as Wayne Bennett made big selection calls.

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Hynes calls for Mam slur to be line in sand for NRL

Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes has come out in support of Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam after an alleged racial slur by Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu.

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Fiji could follow USA in hosting NRL match in 2025

Melbourne are eying off playing a historic regular-season NRL game in Fiji in 2025, and are set to open talks with rivals and head office about the proposal.

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Future uncertain as Raiders stalwarts enter new season

Canberra duo Elliott Whitehead and Josh Papali'i could be heading into their final NRL season, as a new generation of Raiders continue to stake their claim.

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Confusion reigns in Super League as new rules and legal case cast shadow

Rugby league’s bright new dawn under IMG is in danger of being undermined by a lack of clarity over law changes prompted by head injury concerns

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Tuqiri accuses Robinson of 'gaslighting' Mam over slur

Ivan Cleary has launched a staunch defence of Spencer Leniu's character as Lote Tuqiri accused Roosters coach Trent Robinson of gaslighting Ezra Mam.

The Guardian - AU

Baffling rules, shorter breaks in play and violence: impressions from the US of the NRL

Selling the game in Vegas was worth a try but pyrotechnics, booming music and its commonality to other sports won’t work in the long run

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Pryce targets debut against former housemate Whitehead

If Newcastle youngster Will Pryce can earn a round-one NRL debut against Canberra, he'll find a friend in the Raiders' line-up.

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Cogger 'a must' for Newcastle halves: Matthew Johns

Newcastle great Matthew Johns wants the Knights to pick Jack Cogger as their first-choice half for 2024, believing the recruit should partner Jackson Hastings.

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Leniu charged by NRL, players clash over alleged slur

Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have had a heated exchange at their Las Vegas hotel as Spencer Leniu is charged by the NRL for an alleged racial slur.

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Morgan Smith’s late try gives Hull victory and denies spirited Broncos

London Broncos’ search for a first win of the season goes on after they were edged out 28-24 at Hull despite an encouraging second-half display

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NRL enjoys opening-night reviews as 2025 plans start

The NRL's opening night in Las Vegas has been warmly received by local media critics, with the biggest challenge now deciding which teams take part in 2025.

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