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Raiders look to call Wellington home against Warriors

David Polkinghorne 8:33 PM   Canberra Raiders could take their home game against the Warriors to New Zealand next year.

Bird rallies behind Graham in his hour of need

Words of advice: Greg Bird.

Michael Chammas 6:19 PM   Greg Bird understands Wade Graham's pain. He's been through it more than any other player.

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Why suspensions from big games may become less likely

Missing Origin: Cronulla Sharks forward Wade Graham arrives at League Central for his hearing on Wednesday night.

Brad Walter 6:18 PM   Incoming NRL head of football Brian Canavan will consider increasing the number of demerit points needed to miss representative matches and finals or imposing fines for minor judiciary offences

NSW seek clarity on concussion rules after game one controversy

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Chris Barrett 5:57 PM   NRL chief medical officer Paul Bloomfield has moved to clarify the specifics of his role at Suncorp Stadium next Wednesday night after confusion about exactly how far his powers extended in the interstate arena.

Maroons ready to squeeze NSW until they 'crack'

Maroon to the core: Cooper Cronk.

Phil Lutton 5:27 PM   Maroons halfback Cooper Cronk says his side's State of Origin dominance has been built on seizing the moments in big games rather than sheer talent or tactics.

Keary committed to Rabbitohs until the end

City kid: South Sydney's Luke Keary is on the move.

Brad Walter 5:06 PM   Luke Keary has confirmed his departure from South Sydney but insists he remains focused on helping the Rabbitohs improve their form

Jarryd Hayne's NFL regret

Jarryd Hayne in action for Fiji at Twickenham during the London Sevens last month.

Michael Chammas 4:01 PM   Jarryd Hayne has only one NFL regret and it still eats away at him.

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Frizell left Sharks to step out of Graham's shadow

Tyson Frizell will make his State of Origin debut for NSW on Wednesday.

Michael Chammas 7:00 PM   Tyson Frizell left Cronulla to step out of Wade Graham's shadow, and now the spotlight is firmly his.

Ultimate League: Munster musters a masterclass

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Chris Boulous 1:34 PM   The top five Ultimate League performances of the year.

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Five things Tyson Frizell brings to the NSW Blues team

Ready for the Cauldron: Blues rookie Tyson Frizell.

Brad Walter 1:02 PM   Hours spent working in the gym have developed Frizell into one of the hardest players to tackle in the NRL

Sims completes mid-season shift to Dragons

On the move: Tariq Sims.

Mitch Jennings 12:57 PM   Former Newcastle captain Tariq Sims looks set to debut for the Dragons against Melbourne on Saturday after being granted an early release by Knights on Thursday.

Graham banned at NRL judiciary

Missing Origin: Cronulla Sharks forward Wade Graham arrives at League Central for his hearing on Wednesday night.

Adam Pengilly 12:39 PM   Wade Graham's State of Origin dream has been dashed after the Cronulla Sharks back-rower was banned over a careless high tackle charge at the NRL judiciary on Wednesday night.

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Frizell feels for Graham ahead of debut

Raring to go: Tyson Frizell.
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12:37 PM   If there's anyone that can sympathise with how Wade Graham is feeling, it's the man who's replacing him.

Daley calls on NRL to change rules admitting Graham may never play Origin

Out of Origin: Wade Graham.

Michael Chammas 12:37 PM   NSW coach Laurie Daley believes it's time for the NRL to start considering an overhaul of the suspension policy, admitting Wade Graham may never get the chance to play Origin after failing to beat a charge at the judiciary on Wednesday night.

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Why the judiciary acted fairly on Graham

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Steve Mascord 12:36 PM   Do people really think sentiment should have played a role in the Wade Graham judiciary hearing, or does it fall into that new category of public discourse, "Origin banter"?

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Panthers can win a premiership: Tamou

"Where I can win another comp, that's what I base my decision on": James Tamou.

Michael Chammas 8:34 AM   The Penrith Panthers have secured the services of NSW and Australian prop James Tamou for the next four years on a deal worth close to $3 million.

Bird could start against Maroons, says Daley

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17:  St George Illawarra Dragons Tyson Frizell poses ahead of their showdown with the South ...

Matt Encarnacion   NSW coach Laurie Daley will decide during the next few days whether to start late call-up Tyson Frizell or shift Greg Bird into the run-on side for State of Origin II.

Josh Dugan on track for early return from injury, but exactly when is the question

COFFS HARBOUR, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Josh Dugan of the Blues speaks to the media during a New South Wales State of Origin ...

Mitch Jennings   Josh Dugan remains on track for an early return from elbow surgery but it's unlikely to come in time for Origin II next week.

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy looks for new halves without Origin stars

 Blake Green: named as Storm halfback for Saturday's match against the dragons.

Roy Ward   Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy plans to keep his side's game plan as simple as possible this week with chief playmakers Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk away with Queensland's State of Origin side.

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Brumbies face an injury crisis - and a trip to Mauritius

Henry Speight had been hoping to go to Rio as part of Australia's Olympics team.

Kyle Mackey-Laws   Are the Raiders genuine top four contenders with their current squad?

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