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Possible Lomax replacement stars in Eels pre-season win

Sean Russell starred as Parramatta thrashed an understrength Cronulla in the sides' pre-season trial at Henson Park.

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'Apply the blow torch' - Stoush over Lomax ramps up

Intimate details of Melbourne's battle to have Zac Lomax play for them in 2026 have been revealed, as the winger and his old club Parramatta prepare for court.

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Bellamy 'hopeful' as Lomax saga rolls on

Storm coach Craig Bellamy is unsure whether he'll have Zac Lomax at his disposal this season, but is hopeful the star back's playing future can be sorted out.

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Moses backs Eels with no easy Lomax answer for NRL

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says any proposed changes to contracting laws following the Zac Lomax affair need careful consideration, with the winger still in limbo.

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Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

Melbourne Storm might find their wooing of rugby league star Zac Lomax from the Parramatta Eels to be costlier than first thought if their rival wins in court.

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Eels veteran urges backs to step up post-Lomax

Josh Addo-Carr has issued a call to Parramatta's next generation of outside backs following the departure of winger Zac Lomax.

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'Confident' Storm not stressed about Lomax uncertainty

Melbourne superstar Cameron Munster insists the Storm are well placed to go one better in 2026, even if they can't sign embattled star Zac Lomax.

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Eels flag Storm might be dragged into Lomax court fight

Embattled rugby league star Zac Lomax could be left in legal limbo for the start of the 2026 season as his court case with Parramatta threatens to expand.

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Rugby's door still open for Zac Lomax amid legal stoush

Phil Waugh says Zac Lomax would still be welcome in rugby union as the ex-Parramatta winger prepares for a court date with his old NRL club.

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Fresh stoush in Lomax courtroom battle with Eels

Documents have been provided to four-time NRL premiers Parramatta as part of their bid to stop Origin star Zac Lomax jumping ship to rivals Melbourne Storm.

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Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff

Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.

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Eels take Lomax to court after collapse in Storm talks

Parramatta have launched legal action against former Eels star Zac Lomax over his bid to return to the NRL with the Melbourne Storm.

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No welcome mat for league's Lomax from Wallabies star

Star scrumhalf Tate McDermott feels the Wallabies have enough depth on the wing without chasing former NRL flyer Zac Lomax, who is tossing up a code switch.

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Parramatta sign replacement for Zac Lomax

NRL side Parramatta have signed a highly-rated outside back following the sudden exit of NSW representative Zac Lomax.

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R360's demise could make for one big winner in NRL

Brisbane will be relieved by the news of R360's abandoned launch given their battle to keep Payne Haas and would not be alone in welcoming the collapse.

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R360 threat over with NRL ready to welcome back stars

Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen will be able to return to the NRL if they wish, after rebel rugby competition R360's launch was abandoned until at least 2028.

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Eels re-sign Addo-Carr days after farewelling Lomax

NRL star Josh Addo-Carr will remain at Parramatta until at least the end of 2027 after signing a one-year contract extension.

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Japan still open for R360 converts despite rule change

It will soon be harder for NRL players and other overseas talent to join Japanese Rugby, but the changes won't come in until after R360's planned launch date.

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Dangerous times lie ahead for NRL as latest skirmish with rugby union ramps up

Australian rugby league’s greatest strength is its production line of talent but the R360 competition is threatening to change that

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NRL won't allow R360 loophole for early departees

Zac Lomax will not be able to avoid a 10-year ban from the NRL if he joins R360 via another competition, with the league set to enforce sanctions regardless.

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Eels release star Lomax as R360 beckons

Parramatta star Zac Lomax has been released from the final three years of his NRL contract, fuelling speculation of a move to breakaway rugby competition R360.

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NRL to seek legal advice over potential R360 defectors

NRL bosses have met with club counterparts over the threat of breakaway rugby competition R360, and are seeking legal advice on ways to deter players.

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Lomax, Coates ruled out of Kangaroos' Ashes tour

Australia have been forced into making a double change for their Ashes squad, with Zac Lomax and Xavier Coates out injured.

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Shibasaki bolts into Roos squad after grand final tries

Gehamat Shibasaki's premiership euphoria has gone into overdrive, after going from train-and-triallist at Brisbane to a Kangaroos Ashes tourist.

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Rugby Australia to block R360 as NRL downplays threat

Breakaway rugby competition R360 is planning an October 2026 start, with Rugby Australia moving against potential players as the NRL waits on more details.

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