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Penrith’s NRL finals hunt falters in NQ

Penrith’s hopes of making the NRL finals series have been jeopardised by a 24-10 loss to out-of-contention North Queensland in Townsville.

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Dragons finally eye clarity on de Belin

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor is relieved Jack de Belin’s court case should be over before the 2020 NRL season after it proved a distraction in 2019..

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Coach Morris warns Sharks to lift NRL game

Coach John Morris has warned Cronulla they won’t have the chance to make an impact in the NRL finals if they don’t start performing.

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Belief key to Wallabies’ World Cup: Pocock

Wallabies back-row champion David Pocock says he feels good and is ready to return to Test rugby after sitting out most of the Super Rugby season.

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Vet and rookie shared RWC selection nerves

They are at opposite ends of the age spectrum, but Wallabies Adam Ashley-Cooper and Jordan Petaia shared the same nerves before the World Cup squad naming.

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Knights desperate to end dark old NRL days

Newcastle want to put aside the Nathan Brown dramas and end the longest finals drought in their NRL history ahead of the sudden-death clash with Wests Tigers.

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Stuart says Canberra won’t get complacent

Canberra are arguably the form team of the NRL having won eight of their past 10 games and host Manly in a top-four clash on Sunday.

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Robinson says O’Brien ready for Knights

Adam O’Brien’s chances of taking over at Newcastle continue to firm after he told Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson he wants the job.

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Kearney wants Warriors boss off footy talk

Warriors coach Stephen Kearney has asked Cameron George to leave public comments on football to him after NRL club’s CEO questioned the efforts of players.

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Ashley-Cooper’s a World Cup mentor: Cheika

Michael Cheika has leaned heavily on experience in naming an Australian World Cup squad built around a host of veterans, most notably Adam Ashley-Cooper.

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Brown charged over Watene-Zelezniak hit

Parramatta lock Nathan Brown will miss at least two NRL games for his shoulder charge on Canterbury’s Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

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Bulldogs cling to hope of finals miracle

Canterbury’s NRL finals hopes remain a mathematical possibility should they win their final two games and 11 other results run their way.

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Bennett backs NRL effort to erode thuggery

Wayne Bennett says there are no concerns over physical intimidation being removed from the NRL, insisting players must just stick to the rules.

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Broncos’ Sullivan will spark Boyd: Johns

Brisbane great Chris Johns believes the selection of Sean O’Sullivan at halfback can provide a new lease on life for maligned skipper Darius Boyd.

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‘No risks’ as Taumalolo eyes NRL return

Penrith will plan on the presence of Jason Taumalolo as the North Queensland destroyer eyes an NRL return from a painful foot injury.

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Resurgent Dogs win thriller against Eels

Canterbury have secured their fourth straight NRL victory with a 12-6 upset of Parramatta at Bankwest Stadium on Thursday.

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Titans’ Arrow avoiding NRL contract talk

Gold Coast standout Jai Arrow insists he wants to remain at the NRL club, but is not getting involved in his own contract negotiations.

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V’landys will do better job: Beattie

Peter Beattie says he is stepping down as ARL Commission chair because he believes Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys will do a better job.

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