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NRL: Raiders secure third straight win to set up Broncos blockbuster

Jon Tuxworth 11:50 PM   Jack Wighton repays Ricky Stuart's faith with brilliant display in Canberra's 30-18 win over Manly.

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Barrett says things 'going to get worse before they get better' for Manly

A dejected Brett Stewart at Canberra Stadium on Friday night.

David Polkinghorne 11:27 PM   Injuries to playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans and captain Jamie Lyon compound a bad week for the Sea Eagles.

Wighton stars as Raiders set up Brisbane blockbuster

Jack Wighton congratulates Josh Hodgson after his try.

David Polkinghorne 10:11 PM   What we learnt: Raiders v Manly talking points NRL

Racing chief warns that the NRL's latest match fixing scandal won't be the last

"I don't think this is the last time you will see these sort of allegations": Ray Murrihy.

Brad Walter 10:03 PM   The man who oversaw the integrity of racing in NSW for the past 21 years has warned the NRL that the match fixing scandal involving two 2015 Manly games - and possibly others - would not be the last

Fulton recalls Vietnam war service

Moved: Bob Fulton, pictured during his stint in national service in the 1960s, refused the benefits he felt he didn't ...

Roy Masters 7:13 PM   Bob Fulton's mind was focused on two events over an emotional 18-hour period midweek. One was State of Origin. The other was much more personal.

Penrith Panthers teen Nathan Cleary tipped to make NRL debut

Ready to go: Nathan Cleary.

Adrian Proszenko 6:51 PM   Nathan Cleary, the son of former Penrith coach Ivan Cleary, is poised to make his much-anticipated NRL debut against Melbourne on Saturday.

Injuries rule Pearce and Cordner out of Sydney Roosters team

Ruled out: After playing strongly in the Origin opener, Boyd Cordner now faces an extended stint on the sidelines.

Brad Walter 5:27 PM   Sydney Roosters have suffered a double blow with Mitchell Pearce and Boyd Cordner ruled out by injury.

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Storm signing Morgan speaks about tough move from Eels

 Ryan Morgan made his debut for Storm against his old club, Parramatta.

Roy Ward 4:30 PM   Ryan Morgan didn't want to leave Parramatta Eels but doesn't regret his move to Melbourne Storm.

Melbourne Storm coach Bellamy backs NRL lifetime bans for match fixing

Storm coach Craig Bellamy says he is not shocked by reports of match fixing.

Roy Ward 4:29 PM   Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has thrown his support behind the NRL giving life bans to anyone found guilty of match-fixing.

Manly lash out at match-fixing claims

"All I have said to them [the Manly players] is ignore it": Trent Barrett.

11:28 AM   Manly have lashed out at allegations two of their NRL matches from the 2015 season are being investigated for match-fixing.

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Set of six: NRL round 13

Matt Gillett is being rested by the Broncos for their NRL clash with the Warriors following the Maroons' Origin win on ...

Michael Chammas 4:00 PM   With Matt Gillett and Corey Oates to be rested after Origin I, the Broncos head to New Zealand slightly under strength. The luckless Warriors will be thanking the NRL for the scheduling, but it's unlikely to change their fortunes.

Paulo registered by NRL for Raiders clash with Manly

Registered: New Raiders prop Junior Paulo.

Chris Barrett and Jon Tuxworth   The front-rower was asked a series of questions about his association with known criminals before being given the green light to make his Raiders debut on Friday night.

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Papalii no guarantee as Raiders field NRL's least experienced pack

Josh Papalii drove home after Queensland's Origin win on Wednesday to take part in Canberra's captain's run on Thursday ...

Jon Tuxworth   Most players celebrate an Origin win with a few beers. Josh Papalii drove home to Canberra to front up for training.

Daley led tunnel spray at NRL medico

TAMWORTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: New South Wales Blues coach Laurie Daley watches on before  the NSW Origin match between ...

Brad Walter   NSW coach Laurie Daley and three other furious Blues officials sprayed NRL chief medical officer Paul Bloomfield in the ANZ Stadium tunnel after Origin I

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Roosters re-sign Robinson until 2019

Roosters coach Trent Robinson.

Adrian Proszenko   The Sydney Roosters have extended the contract of Trent Robinson until the end of 2019 in the belief the premiership-winning coach can turn around the fortunes of the Tricolours.

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Coach insists Paulo no danger to Raiders culture

Green Machine's newest cog: Junior Paulo at Raiders training.

Jon Tuxworth   Ricky Stuart insists he wouldn't have signed Junior Paulo if he thought it would harm club culture.

Greenberg warns match-fixers will be banned for life

Serious matters: NRL CEO Todd Greenberg.

Chris Barrett and Adrian Proszenko   Suggestions of impropriety around two NRL games last year - a round 16 match between South Sydney and Manly and a round 24 clash between Manly and Parramatta - had circulated increasingly in recent weeks.

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Stuart backs Wighton to shine

Nervous moment: Jack Wighton spills the ball against Canterbury.

Jon Tuxworth   Ricky Stuart has reaffirmed his faith in struggling fullback Jack Wighton.

Blues blast Maroons staff for abandoning duty of care

Concussion question: Justin O'Neill on Wednesday night.

Michael Chammas   NSW players have taken aim at the Queensland training staff, accusing them of abandoning their duty of care by allowing Justin O'Neill to remain on the field after a head knock in Origin one.

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