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Diggers and footballers to be honoured

Daniel Lane 12:09 AM   Like so many others who will be at the ground, St George Illawarra's Jack de Belin will spare a thought for loved ones who served their nation when the solemn strains of the Last Post sound at Moore Park before Monday's traditional Anzac Day NRL match kicks off.

Coote stars as Cowboys beat Eels

Eye-catching display: Lachlan Coote.

10:29 PM   Lachlan Coote has put his hand up for a maiden NSW State of Origin jersey after leading North Queensland to a 32-16 NRL win over fellow title contenders Parramatta.

Hasler heaps praise on Reynolds

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 23: Josh Reynolds of the Bulldogs  is tackled by the Titans defence during the round eight NRL ...

Adam Pengilly 7:40 PM   You never quite know whether Dr Jekyll or Mr Hyde is about to turn up when it comes to Josh Reynolds, blindingly good one minute and maddeningly mediocre the next. Thankfully for the Bulldogs the NSW hopeful went from hero to villain and back again this time.

Milestone man deserves day in the sun

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Phil Gould 8:00 PM   Mitchell Aubusson will tomorrow play his 200th NRL match for the Sydney Roosters when his team takes on St George Illawarra in the Anzac Day clash at Allianz Stadium.

RLPA poaches top cricket negotiator

Experienced hand: Tim Lythe.

Adrian Proszenko 5:42 PM   Rugby league players will have one of sport's top negotiators representing their interests in the upcoming collective bargaining agreement talks after their union poached the legal counsel from the Australian Cricketers' Association.

It's time to move on from The Slap: Firman

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Adrian Proszenko 6:00 PM   Brett Firman, the man with a front-row-centre view of The Slap, reckons it's time for us all to move on. Not that his mates will ever let him.

Rookie ready to follow dad's long run-up

Battering ram: Mitchell Frei, seen here in the Toyota Cup, shows the form that has brought him to the Roosters.

Daniel Lane 5:36 PM   If Roosters forward Mitchell Frei is tapped for Monday's traditional Anzac Day match he will bowl the Dragons over and hit 'em for six if he can tap into the spirit of his father's explosive debut for the Queensland cricket team 34 years ago.

Roosters keen to lure golden son

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Danny Weidler 10:00 PM   It's hard to say no to Roosters chairman Nick Politis , and when the Roosters make one final play for Sonny Bill Williams, the club will be banking on their  friendship  to make a difference. 

Foran considers suing over $140k shortfall

Riding high: Kieran Foran.

Adrian Proszenko 2:59 PM   Kieran Foran is considering taking legal action against Manly over money the club allegedly owes him from his time on the northern beaches.

Melbourne Storm chief says future of Anzac clash with NZ Warriors is at AAMI Park

Melbourne Storm players huddle together before the start of the round seven NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and ...

Roy Ward 2:53 PM   Melbourne Storm chief executive Dave Donaghy wants to lock back down a place for his club's Anzac clash with New Zealand Warriors on the city's sporting calendar.

Rookie Priest to make NRL debut, but will Raiders make more changes

Clay Priest has been training with the Raiders squad for several weeks.

Jon Tuxworth 11:57 AM   Clay Priest's Mounties player profile alleges his dream job is serving drinks behind a bar. 

Roos jersey last thing on Inglis' mind

He's back: Greg Inglis roared back to form against Brisbane after weeks of criticism.

Laine Clark 8:51 AM   ​A Kangaroos jersey is the last thing on Greg Inglis' mind despite the South Sydney captain finally reclaiming his mojo.

The tactic helping Cowboys steamroll opponents

Big unit: Jason Taumalolo.

Brad Walter   The reduction in the number of interchanges was meant to open the game up for little men to take advantage of tiring defences but Cowboys coach Paul Green has turned that idea on its head

Brisbane thunder onwards on a costly night for Broncos, Souths

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 22: Ben Hunt and James Roberts of the Broncos celebrate a try during the round eight NRL ...

Phil Lutton   South Sydney's season continued to dive after a heavy defeat to Brisbane, with both sides set to count the cost.

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Bellamy doesn't want Storm-size penalty for Parramatta Eels

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy.

Roy Ward   Craig Bellamy doesn't want to see Parramatta Eels forced to play a whole season for no points despite being investigated for major salary cap breaches.

Sharks plunged into another legal drama as former major backer sues club

Sponsor trouble: Jonathan Wright wearing the One Solutions sponsored jumper in 2013.

Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko   Cronulla has eight players lining up to take legal action against the club over claims of unfair dismissal and negligence during the supplements scandal. Now they're in the middle of a bitter courtroom dispute with a former major backer.

It was hype – pink ball didn't pass test

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Malcolm Knox   The further you were from the game, the better last year's day-night Test match was.

Storm clouds brewing, but Robinson and McGregor cool

Traditional clash: Sydney Roosters players Mitch Aubusson and Sam Moa with St George Illawarra Dragons opponents Gareth ...

Adam Pengilly   Poetically, the storm clouds forced Trent Robinson and Paul McGregor to hastily retreat to a sanctuary during the traditional Anzac Day media call. But neither is overly worried about the form of their much maligned sides to start 2016.

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Storm fear Rebel-raid as battle begins for Koroibete

Try machine: Marika Koroibete is driven back by Josh Dugan.

Roy Ward   Melbourne Rebels are chasing Melbourne Storm's Fijian flyer Marika Koroibete.

The dilemma over Eels salary cap drama

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Brad Walter   The game is strongest when clubs like the Eels, Rabbitohs, Bulldogs and Dragons are near the top but Parramatta were on a suspended four-point penalty before this year so must expect to be punished.