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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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PNG
A PNG team will enter the NRL in 2028. We took $12.5m and built their inaugural roster
It’s real-life fantasy football as the PNG expansion side prepares to start recruiting its top 30 squad. We break down the key elements in building an NRL team from scratch.
- by Dan Walsh
Opinion
Pacific diplomacy
Forget ping-pong. When competing with China, it’s rugby league diplomacy that matters
It’s the ultimate display of soft diplomacy, but when it comes to the brand new NRL team for Papua New Guinea, Australia’s playing hardball with China.
- by Matthew Knott
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Sydney Roosters
Reece Robson signs four-year deal with Sydney Roosters
NSW State of Origin hooker Reece Robson will join the Sydney Roosters on a four-year deal from next season after informing the Cowboys he will depart at the end of 2025.
- by Michael Chammas
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
Around the Clubs
Wests Tigers
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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NRL 2024
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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Pacific diplomacy
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
Analysis
Wests Tigers
The 51 roster moves and 18 debuts behind Benji’s rebuild of Wests Tigers
The Tigers are at the shiny, pointy end of two years of non-stop wheeling and dealing with $3.5 million of talent arriving for 2025.
- by Dan Walsh
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
Analysis
State of Origin
After eight years out and with no NRL experience, can Daley tame a new Origin beast?
Laurie Daley is back for a second stint in charge of the Blues, but the game has changed dramatically in his time away. His ability to adapt will shape his legacy.
- by Dan Walsh