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NRL open to expansion in 2025, PNG a legitimate option

The NRL has given the greatest indication yet a Pasifika side based largely out of Papua New Guinea could be a legitimate expansion chance for 2025.

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Walsh reveals brains behind his Broncos brilliance

Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has worked on breathing techniques, undergone sprint training and studied the great fullbacks to lay the groundwork to shine.

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Bird wants to lock down No.13 after life as NRL nomad

Jack Bird has averaged a positional switch once every five games throughout his NRL career, but is now desperate to stay at lock for St George Illawarra.

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Sam Tomkins retiring from rugby league at the end of the season

The 33-year-old has yet to appear for his club Catalans Dragons so far this campaign.

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Fitzgibbon keen on keeping Will Kennedy at Cronulla

Will Kennedy's hat-trick heroics in Cronulla's win over Parramatta mean the Sharks will prioritise his retention in the coming weeks.

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Cowboys stirred by Broncos' loss but belief not shaken

Cowboys coach Todd Payten says his side does not have a problem with complacency in second halves this NRL season after failing to kick on against the Broncos.

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‘Disgusting‘: Sport’s big names back Latrell Mitchell after shocking racist abuse

Penrith's Nathan Cleary calls the racial abuse of Latrell Mitchell "disgusting", headlining the big names calling for life bans on offenders.

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You can't live on one game: Bennett's eyes on Raiders

The Dolphins will give a debut to 19-year-old forward Mason Teague as they look to continue their winning start to NRL life in the home clash with Canberra.

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Matt the ball machine helping Storm prepare for Dogs

Melbourne's ball machine is named Matt, after Bulldogs big boot Matt Burton, and it has been in high rotation as the Storm prepare for their round-two clash.

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NRL CEO Andrew Abdo vows to educate, sanction fan who racially abused Latrell Mitchell

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has vowed to sanction and educate the fan who racially abused Latrell Mitchell but stopped short of guaranteeing a lifetime ban.

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Ricky's Raiders to embrace Redcliffe NRL cauldron

Ricky Stuart says a week on the Sunshine Coast has steeled his Raiders before they face the Dolphins in an emotional first appearance at their Redcliffe base.

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Abdo vows to rid NRL of racism after Mitchell slur

NRL chief Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to protect its players and eradicate racist fans, after Latrell Mitchell was abused at Penrith.

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Inglis demands life bans as racism repeats on Mitchell

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has promised the sport will do all it can to eradicate racist fans, as Greg Inglis called for life bans following abuse of Latrell Mitchell.

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Cleary slams racial abuse of Latrell as 'disgusting'

Nathan Cleary has called the racial abuse of Latrell Mitchell "disgusting" as South Sydney prepare to file a police report over the incident.

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On-field performance only one part of deciding which clubs get Super League spot

Finances, ‘fandom’, stadium and catchment are the other four areas which will be assessed to give each club a grade.

Daily Mirror

'Fandom' announced as key criteria for grading system as part of rugby league's new era

Five areas, including supporters, performances, finance, stadium and catchment, will drive how clubs are assessed - and which league they will play in - from 2025

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Panthers bounce back with win over Rabbitohs

Defending premiers Penrith have fought hard to secure a 16-10 NRL win over South Sydney but will hope Nathan Cleary's ankle complaint is not serious.

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Payten unveils Cowboys plot to thwart 'Reece lightning'

North Queensland are preparing for a Brisbane side smarting from a humiliating loss at Suncorp Stadium last year in the corresponding Queensland derby match.

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Salford city council bidding to be sole owner of AJ Bell Stadium

Salford Red Devils and Sale Sharks currently play at the stadium

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Ciraldo, Fitzgibbon back 11-day concussion stand down

Coaches Cameron Ciraldo and Craig Fitzgibbon have backed a potential NRL ruling to remove exemptions to an 11-day standown for concussions.

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Wests Tigers' Brooks happy as contract talk looms

Luke Brooks has revealed talk about potential moves away from Wests Tigers weighed on him in recent NRL seasons.

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Broncos star Carrigan re-signs until 2028

Brisbane have staged a coup in extending the contract of Kangaroos and Maroons prop Pat Carrigan for four years, a week after losing two guns to the Dolphins.

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Sharks back call to fight Graham's NRL charge

Cronulla NRL coach Craig Fitzgibbon believes fighting Wade Graham's reckless high contact charge was the right thing despite despite losing the case.

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Ciraldo urges Bulldogs to add more edge to their game

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has told his team to re-find their attacking style and use their edges after Viliame Kikau and company had a quiet round one.

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Dragons players know Griffin's fate rests with them

St George Illawarra stars Jack Bird and Jack de Belin have conceded Anthony Griffin's future as Dragons coach rests with the players.

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