Russell Packer cleared to stay in Australia

Brad Walter   Former New Zealand Test prop Russell Packer will make his return to the NRL with St George Illawarra next season after being cleared by immigration authorities to stay in the country.

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Stuart determined to reward Canberra's faith

Jon Tuxworth   Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has set his sights on ensuring the team's rebuild ends in premiership glory.

Hiku 'couldn't believe' Manly exit

Michael Carayannis   Peta Hiku reported for his first day as a Panther still stinging after being shown the door by Manly.

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Mixed response to 'Platinum League' plan

Michael Carayannis   The NRL yesterday confirmed its controversial plan to set up a new feeder league as it released its highly anticipated blueprint for player development.

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NRL considering World 9s, USA

Michael Carayannis   Serious discussions are under way to develop a World Nines tournament.

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Sam Burgess to return in All-Stars fixture

Sam Burgess will make his official return to rugby league via the NRL All-Stars match, with the South Sydney star named in the World side.

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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.

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Dragon helping others look beyond

Michael Carayannis   St George Illawarra winger Jason Nightingale plans to go from adversary to mentoring fellow NRL stars.

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.

I don't want to be NRL boss: Richo

Michael Carayannis   Shane Richardson has ruled himself out of the running for the NRL's top job, saying he is "not built" to be chief executive.

NRL considers radical changes

NRL squads could be increased to 36 players and youngsters banned from making their debut until age 19.

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Jennings in clear despite guilty plea

Michael Carayannis   Michael Jennings will still be available for NSW selection next year despite being handed a 12-month good behaviour bond.

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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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In-fighting continues to hold back the NRL

Steve Mascord   The continual bickering between clubs, the NRL and players is harming the game.

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Grant hopes $50m Christmas present to clubs will keep them onside

Roy Masters   The NRL clubs may be getting a little something extra in their Christmas stockings.

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SBW headed for Lebanon mission

Danny Weidler   The All Blacks have links with charities including UNICEF and Sonny Bill Williams told them he wanted to go to Lebanon as soon as he could.

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Super League stars deserve more respect in NRL circles

Steve Mascord   Willie Mason is to join Glenn Stewart, Todd Carney and Frank Pritchard in Super League next year. Is it time the European competition tried to get a slice of the Australian market?

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Move to install puppet chair

Roy Masters   There are suspicions the campaign to oust John Grant as ARLC chair is motivated by a clandestine plan to install a puppet replacement.

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Taylor’s Tigers future questioned

Danny Weidler   The Robbie Farah-Jason Taylor situation has taken a nasty twist with the lawyer representing Farah publicly questioning whether the Tigers coach will keep his job.

Packer's threat of deportation a legal minefield

Darren Kane   So, a question. If you could deport new St George Illawarra recruit Russell Packer back to his native New Zealand, would you? Some questions are easy; others, anything but.

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