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The pitch that convinced Reece Robson to sign with Roosters
In his first interview since signing a four-year deal to join the Tricolours from 2026, the NSW hooker reveals how the vision sold to him by Nick Politis and Trent Robinson was too good to refuse.
- by Michael Chammas
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Lewis Dodd will be key for the Rabbitohs in 2025. Even if Wayne Bennett doesn’t know who he is
South Sydney haven’t been able to settle on a halfback since Adam Reynolds left. Their new recruit reckons he can make the No.7 jersey his own.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Star player’s agent swap could have impact on Tigers’ future
Following revelations of Jarome Luai’s shock exit clause, the Tigers have to contend with one of their best young players linking with the agent whose player deals helped dismantled the big-four era.
- by Michael Chammas
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Munster reveals Bellamy spoke to Maroons stars before taking Blues role
Cameron Munster’s club coach will be plotting against him in next year’s interstate series.
- by Roy Ward, Michael Chammas and Dan Walsh
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The shock clause in Jarome Luai’s $6 million Wests Tigers deal
A previously unreported feature of the playmaker’s five-year contract allows him to leave after two years if things don’t work out at Concord.
- by Michael Chammas
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‘I thought it was a prank call from Robbo’: Terrell May breaks silence on Roosters exit
Terrell May has spoken for the first time about the moment his Roosters career ended, and the ugly fallout that followed.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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PNG minister says $600m NRL deal ‘nothing to do with China’
PNG’s foreign minister said its government had set aside more than $38 million to begin building facilities and a deal could be announced as early as next week.
- by Chris Barrett
Young Titans star requests immediate release over bonus payment uproar
Josiah Pahulu’s contract states he was entitled to a $50,000 bonus if he played 20 NRL games in 2024. The Titans’ rookie of the year was rested after his 19th game.
- by Michael Chammas
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‘That’ll do me’: Paul Vautin calls it a day after 33 years in TV
When Channel Nine sounded out “Fatty” about an on-screen role during the twilight of his playing career, he thought it was a prank phone call from Wally Lewis.
- by Danny Weidler
‘Teams become their coaches’: How Flanagan is moulding the Dragons
Shane Flanagan was a plumber by trade. He wants the Dragons side he coaches to get into the trenches.
- by Adrian Proszenko
He struggled to replace Adam Reynolds. Now Lachlan Ilias must fill Ben Hunt’s boots
The young halfback is perhaps the Dragons’ most important off-season signing, and will be under scrutiny from the outset. He says the challenge doesn’t faze him.
- by Adrian Proszenko