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Crichton still out, Eels get more bad injury news

Canterbury and Parramatta have both received bad news on the injury front ahead of their round-seven NRL clash at CommBank Stadium.

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'Super genes': Crichton a chance of remarkable recovery

Stephen Crichton participated in Canterbury's first major contact training session for the week as he eyes a stunning return from injury.

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Matt Dufty to play first NRL game in nearly four years

Matt Dufty is set to play his first NRL game in four years, with Leo Thompson, Jarome Luai and Izack Tago also returning to the team sheet in round seven.

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Knights star kept Bulldogs coach 'awake all week'

Even for defensive guru Cameron Ciraldo, it hasn't been easy to construct a plan for neutralising Newcastle's attacking livewire Fletcher Sharpe.

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'Deepest sense of belonging': Ponga switches to NZ

Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.

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Settled Bulldogs finally ready to hit straps early

After turning over their entire roster in the space of four years, Canterbury will run out for round one with close to their best 17 from the end of 2025.

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Simple mindset shift Brown must master as Knights No.7

Dylan Brown said he is ready to deal with the pressure of being the NRL's highest-paid halfback - and there is one thing that he must change when wearing No.7.

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Dogs take off for Vegas backing their half's hamstring

Matt Burton has taken off for Las Vegas with Canterbury preparing to have him on the field for their season opener against St George Illawarra.

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Bulldogs recruit out for 10 weeks in early season blow

Canterbury have suffered an early season blow with scans revealing new signing Leo Thompson has sustained a severe calf injury.

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Burton learns Vegas fate as Dogs hold hope for Thompson

Matt Burton has undergone scans on his sore hamstring after Canterbury's trial win over Newcastle, while the club is confident Leo Thompson's calf is fine.

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More bad news for Bulldogs ahead of Vegas trip

Canterbury's injury concerns have deepened with star recruit Leo Thompson pulling out of the All Stars clash a day after Matt Burton hurt his hamstring.

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Hynes, Fisher-Harris headline NRL All Stars squads

The squads for the NRL's annual All Stars match have been unveiled, with South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell to miss the match for a second consecutive year.

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New deal keeps Bulldogs behemoth out of Bears' clutches

Viliame Kikau has signed a new deal that keeping him at Canterbury until at least the end of 2028.

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Knights hoping to send O'Brien out a winner

Newcastle have the chance to send Adam O'Brien out a winner when they face Parramatta at CommBank Stadium.

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Broncos No.1 stars in Newcastle to confirm finals spot

Reece Walsh has lit up Newcastle and helped Brisbane confirm their place in the NRL finals with a 46-12 thumping of the Knights.

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Gagai earns Stuart's praise as Raiders beat Knights

The Canberra Raiders have won their ninth straight match to close in on their first minor premiership since 1990, beating Newcastle 44-18.

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Storm superstar to sit out Newcastle trip

Ryan Papenhuyzen will sit out the Storm's clash in Newcastle with an ongoing calf problem, replaced at fullback by goal-kicking centre Nick Meaney.

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O'Brien defends Ponga resting as Dragons down Knights

Kalyn Ponga didn't back up when Newcastle needed him most as the Knights succumbed to a 20-6 defeat at the hands of St George Illawarra.

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Knights re-sign Croker as Thompson exit looms

Newcastle have signed forward Mat Croker to a new two-year contract as they lay groundwork for the impending exit of Leo Thompson.

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Tino cleared as Maroons star accepts his Origin fate

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is breathing a sigh of relief but fellow Queensland star Ben Hunt has given up hope of featuring in the State of Origin opener.

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Titans miracle delivers Hasler pressure-relieving win

Des Hasler has declared Gold Coast's 24-20 win over Newcastle isn't about him, but the miraculous comeback couldn't have come at a better time for the coach.

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Knights 'down on confidence' after fifth-straight loss

Newcastle's attacking woes continued as they suffered a fifth consecutive NRL loss, this time falling to the in-form Warriors in Christchurch.

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Family pedigree ensures Hayes can be top prop for Dogs

He dreamt of being a fullback for Canterbury but after a reality check from his grandfather, Harry Hayes is blossoming into a promising Bulldogs front-rower.

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Still no room for Talagi as Penrith fight form slump

Gun recruit Blaize Talagi has again been overlooked for game time even as out-of-sorts Penrith lose more players to injury.

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Knights coach confirms Lucas facing lengthy lay-off

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has revealed backrower Dylan Lucas is facing at least six weeks on the sidelines with a "pretty significant" hamstring injury.

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