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NRL stars dined out with bikies before bust
Nick Ralston, Michael Chammas 6:12 AM Parramatta players Corey Norman and Junior Paulo, as well as Penrith's James Segeyaro, dined out with a former Nomad bikie and an accused criminal before Norman was allegedly caught in possession of unknown pills on Friday night.
Bulldogs maul Roosters to snap streak
![Powering on: David Klemmer takes Mitchell Pearce for a ride.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/1/2/h/c/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0yce.png/1463920684387.jpg)
Dominic Bossi 10:38 PM A hat-trick for winger Tyrone Phillips helped Canterbury Bulldogs snap their two-month long win-loss streak with a comfortable 12 point win over a hapless Sydney Roosters.
Dogs good enough to down weary chooks
![Phil Gould](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/z/s/1/7/8/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp14v1.png/1463920667363.jpg)
Phil Gould 10:37 PM All in all, the Bulldogs did enough to get the job done. This team has enough ability to hop on one leg and qualify for finals football.
Arthur coaches NSW Cup with Eels in disarray
![Going above and beyond: Brad Arthur on the sideline of North Sydney Oval on Sunday.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/1/1/l/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp13k5.png/1463919877798.jpg)
Michael Chammas 10:24 PM On the same day as five-eighth Corey Norman was linked to a police drug probe, Eels coach Brad Arthur was forced to clean up yet another mess.
Panthers say club combos will help in Origin
![Tipped for NSW fullback spot: Matt Moylan.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/1/3/x/3/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp13no.png/1463909240076.jpg)
Michael Chammas 7:17 PM Penrith's State of Origin hopefuls believe their club combinations will provide an added boost to the NSW Blues if they are named together on Monday morning.
Knowledge lost is a game lost
![Steve Mascord](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/z/s/1/7/p/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp11c0.png/1463908659810.jpg)
Steve Mascord 7:17 PM As in all areas of life, with each generation, more knowledge is lost – until there is a tipping point.
Peachey brainsnap costs Panthers
![On the charge: Greg Bird.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/1/0/4/m/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0zxz.png/1463905052168.jpg)
6:17 PM A Tyrone Peachey brainsnap in the 78th minute has gifted Gold Coast an unlikely 28-24 win at Pepper Stadium on Sunday.
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Gallen backs Raiders duo Leilua and Rapana as NRL's best
![Canberra's Jordan Rapana on the charge.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/8/f/2/r/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0wsw.png/1463904536546.jpg)
Jon Tuxworth, Robert Lowe 6:08 PM Joey Leilua and Jordan Rapana are "the biggest and strongest outside backs" in the NRL, says Paul Gallen.
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Josh Papalii primed for more Origin glory
![Josh Papalii is on the verge of a fifth Queensland State of Origin jersey.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/8/4/6/3/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0ulz.png/1463904351065.jpg)
Jon Tuxworth 6:05 PM Josh Papalii says playing like his club's only rep star was his sole focus as the Raiders thrashed New Zealand.
Gallen talks down alleged Barba drama
![Rumoured altercation: Ben Barba.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/3/m/l/s/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0v7g.png/1463901137020.jpg)
5:12 PM Cronulla skipper Paul Gallen has moved to quell talk of a rift at the NRL ladder-leaders between players Ben Barba and Sosaia Feki.
Sharks back Bird for NSW selection
![Origin designs: Jack Bird has been impressive for Cronulla.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/0/v/l/4/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0v9u.png/1463898839935.jpg)
Dominic Bossi 4:33 PM The Cronulla Sharks leaders have thrown their support behind Jack Bird's likely State of Origin selection with captain Paul Gallen drawing comparisons between the 21-year-old and current NSW star Greg Bird.
Melbourne Storm, Parramatta Eels' Fijian stars on show in crucial NRL clash
![Marika Koroibete, who is set to switch codes next year, will line up on a wing for the Storm.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/u/r/j/7/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0xop.png/1463897846921.jpg)
Roy Ward 4:17 PM Melbourne Storm could go equal top of the NRL ladder while the Parramatta Eels' finals hopes could be all but dashed in Monday clash.
Eels player Norman linked to pills investigation at Star
![Facing allegations: Corey Norman.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/u/q/z/r/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0tpj.png/1463944523474.jpg)
Michael Chammas and Kate Aubusson 12:26 PM Parramatta Eels five-eighth Corey Norman has been linked to a pills investigation at the Star casino.
Arthur says Foran's privacy must be respected
![Plea for privacy: Eels coach Brad Arthur.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/0/s/8/b/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0s5f.png/1463877298169.jpg)
10:34 AM Eels coach Brad Arthur is disappointed at the recent allegations and called on the media to respect Kieran Foran's privacy.
Dogs re-sign Klemmer and Mbye
![Long-term Bulldog: Moses Mbye.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/8/f/5/9/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0rl6.png/1463870116974.jpg)
8:35 AM Canterbury have fended off interest from rival NRL clubs to re-sign star duo David Klemmer and Moses Mbye on four-year deals.
Bellamy says Finucane made for Origin
![Future force: The Storm's Dale Finucane.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/w/t/a/n/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0h6b.png/1463869490277.jpg)
Roy Ward 8:24 AM Craig Bellamy wants NSW selectors to look strongly at Dale Finucane for a State of Origin berth.
Sharks go top for first time in 16 years
![Flying high: James Maloney and Sosaia Feki.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/0/q/5/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0o92.png/1463880920728.jpg)
Dominic Bossi For the first time in more than 16 years, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are at the top of the NRL ladder
Hodkinson puts himself in Origin frame
![Keeping the defence at arm's length: Tim Simona puts on a big fend.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/0/m/u/c/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0jk6.png/1463871651447.jpg)
David Sygall The battle for the NSW No.7 position is no clearer after Knights halfback Trent Hodkinson's solid effort against the Tigers.
Cordner's hard-earned milestone
![Leader: Rooster Boyd Cordner.](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/q/9/z/a/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0fp6.png/1463816669523.jpg)
Brad Walter A decision by Brad Fittler to give Boyd Cordner a taste of NRL by asking the then 16-year-old to play two matches in the same day motivated the Sydney Roosters international to overcome a series of injury setbacks to become one of the best backrowers in the game.
Hayne's self belief inspires Sonny Bill
![Danny Weidler](/web/20160522215926im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/2/t/r/r/5/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gp0m8b.png/1463871699780.jpg)
Danny Weidler New Zealand sevens star Sonny Bill Williams and Fiji recruit Jarryd Hayne came face-to-face this week in the tournament hotel with SBW giving Hayne credit and encouragement for making his latest switch.