Mal can take Kangaroos back to top: Slater

Brad Walter   Mal Meninga is a giant of the international game and has a genuine passion for Test football. Billy Slater says he can help Australia regain their ranking as the No.1 league nation.

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Editor's picks

Hayne opens up on life with 49ers

Daniel Lane   In a bid to fast-track his NFL education, Jarryd Hayne has been bending his back at training with the San Francisco 49ers defensive team.

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NRL introduces new rule at Nines

Michael Carayannis   The NRL will trial a "free play" advantage during the Auckland Nines which means teams retain possession even if they make an error in possession on a zero tackle.

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NRL draw: Five must see clashes

VIDEO: With the release of the fixture list for the upcoming NRL season, here are five fixtures to circle on your calendar.

Hodkinson given extra freedom

Michael Carayannis   Newcastle halfback Trent Hodkinson will have the shackles released as the Knights explore allowing their star recruit to play on either side of the field.

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Dragons want $10m for half club

Michael Carayannis   St George Illawarra have put a $10 million price tag on a 50 per cent stake in the joint venture, as negotiations continue with the WIN corporation.

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Panthers sign Hiku from Manly

Adrian Proszenko and Michael Carayannis   Tim Lafai and Peta Hiku were given the grand tour of Penrith's facilities on Tuesday. But it was Hiku who signed on the dotted line first.

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Trio made Manly life members

Adrian Proszenko   Manly have made Jamie Lyon, Brett Stewart and Steve Matai life members of the club as part of its 70th season celebrations.

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Green favourite for Maroons job

Adrian Proszenko   Paul Green has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Mal Meninga as the coach of the Queensland State of Origin team.

PNG want Wayne to replace Mal

Brad Walter   PNG officials say they were not advised of Mal Meninga's resignation until last Sunday.

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Hayne's agent eyes more talent

Daniel Schofield   Bechta intends to organise try-out camps next year in the UK and Australia, where rugby players from both codes will be put through their paces.

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Roberts the No.1 choice for clubs

Adrian Proszenko   The opportunity to play fullback could be the clincher as James Roberts looks for a new club.

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Insight & Analysis

How NRL can stop intentional penalties

Paul Zalunardo   Sick of watching NRL teams intentionally give away penalties inside their own 20m area to stop the opposition scoring tries?

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The big three: Hayne, JT and SBW

Danny Weidler   No story sucked me in more than the Jarryd Hayne journey.

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It matters Mal is full-time coach

Steve Mascord   Australians have a dangerously inward view of the sport.

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Few NRL stars can switch to NFL

Brad Walter   Code switches likely to prove too costly.

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