Dragons offer Sloan $1 million extension, Walsh out of Magic Round
Knowing they will part company with Zac Lomax at the end of the season, the Dragons have moved to secure the future of one of their other attacking weapons.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Adam Pengilly, Billie Eder and Michael Chammas
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‘Very serious’: Abdo addresses allegations against Queensland-based player
The allegations come leading into Magic Round and the first women’s State of Origin match.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
Wayne Bennett agrees to $3 million, three-year deal with South Sydney
South Sydney officials held a meeting with Bennett in Brisbane days out from Magic Round as they prepare to announce his return to the Rabbitohs.
- by Michael Chammas and Adam Pengilly
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Crichton becomes NRL’s hottest property after Fifita rejects Roosters
A raft of clubs, including those who missed out on the signature of David Fifita, are expected to jockey for the services of form forward Angus Crichton.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Adam Pengilly, Michael Chammas and Billie Eder
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Knights wary of Roosters raid as third party speaks out over Ponga deal
Knights officials fear an approach to the NRL by Andre Ponga to seek clarity on contractual issues could be the first steps in a plan to extract Kalyn from the club.
- by Michael Chammas and Chris Barrett
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Salary cap probe: NRL investigates Ponga third-party deal
The NRL has confirmed it is looking into an issue involving one of the game’s biggest stars, which could have salary cap implications for the Newcastle Knights.
- by Michael Chammas and Chris Barrett
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NRL investigating racial abuse towards Mitchell and Walker
The NRL has confirmed it is investigating allegations the South Sydney duo was racially abused by a member of the crowd during Saturday’s match against the Dragons at Kogarah.
- by Billie Eder and Michael Chammas
Why Mitchell Moses may have only 80 minutes to prove he can save NSW
The Eels star is not a certain starter for a comeback in Magic Round as Michael Maguire’s headaches deepened with a couple of Roosters stars put on report.
- by Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas
Cleary set to miss eight weeks after scans confirm grade two hamstring tear
Given this is Nathan Cleary’s second injury to the same hamstring in as many months, and third such injury in a little more than a year, Penrith are open to exploring options abroad.
- by Michael Chammas, Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
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‘You know I barrack for Queensland?’ How Roosters won race for Fifita
Fed up with waiting, Roosters supremo Nick Politis was contemplating pulling the four-year, $3.3 million offer on the table to David Fifita. Then his phone rang.
- by Michael Chammas
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Fifita signs with Sydney Roosters, turns down Panthers
The Roosters have pulled off a major signing coup, beating Penrith to the services of David Fifita on a deal worth $3.3m over four years.
- by Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko