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Farah says Tigers must offer 'big money' to keep Tedesco

Michael Chammas 8:30 PM   Robbie Farah managed to talk James Tedesco out of leaving the Wests Tigers two years ago, convincing the now NSW fullback his next contract would dwarf what was on offer at Canberra.

Cat runs on field during NRL clash

A black cat enters the field of play during the round 18 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Cronulla Sharks ...

Matt Bungard 8:27 PM   The crowds at Pepper Stadium are used to cheering for Panthers, but a real black cat stole the show on Sunday afternoon.

Raiders expected to be as named against the Cowboys

Shannon Boyd is set to take his place in the Raiders line-up on Monday.

David Polkinghorne 7:05 PM   Mounties NSW Cup team hints at prop Shannon Boyd and winger Jordan Rapana being fit to play Cowboys.

Furner backs Croker to make mark at Origin level

Former Raiders coach David Furner believes Jarrod Croker is heading towards Origin.

David Polkinghorne 6:54 PM   Former Raiders coach David Furner is tipping even bigger things for Jarrod Croker's future.

NSW Blues move training to Leichhardt Oval to protect ANZ Stadium surface

Training moved: Leichhardt Oval hosted the NSW Blues on Sunday.

Michael Chammas 5:31 PM   The NSW Blues moved their opposed session against the state's under-20s team to Leichhardt Oval on Sunday in order to protect the ANZ Stadium surface for Wednesday night's State of Origin dead rubber.

Marshall's survival tied to Dragons' finals campaign

Embarrassing: Benji Marshall says the 30-point loss to Manly at Brookvale was a low point for the Dragons.

Tim Barrow 4:58 PM   Benji Marshall will play his 250th game on Friday, trying to lift St George Illawarra to the NRL finals and prove he's the club's best halfback option.

Teen Tiger Liddle unfazed by salary cap drama likely to end his NRL year

Touchdown: Jacob Liddle scores for the Tigers in their clash with Canterbury Bulldogs on Saturday.

Adam Pengilly 2:52 PM   Jacob Liddle was just six when his "idol" Robbie Farah made his Wests Tigers debut. And the man groomed to be his long-term successor has no qualms about being caught up in a salary cap wrangle which will likely rob him of any further NRL action this year.

Impressive debut ends Tiger's season

Try-scoring debut: Jacob Liddle.

Adam Pengilly 1:31 PM   The Wests Tigers were forced to apply to the NRL for a salary cap exemption to hand a first grade debut to teenage hooker Jacob Liddle, who is unlikely to feature in the top squad for the rest of the season.

Foran doesn't want to play elsewhere: Arthur

Steve Mascord

Steve Mascord 1:01 PM   Parramatta coach Brad Arthur does not believe Kieran Foran wants to play for another club next year.

Morris at the double again for impressive Dogs

Brett Morris.

Adam Pengilly   Brett Morris has maintained his sizzling try-scoring spree as the Bulldogs wear down a gutsy Tigers outfit.

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Smith reflects on turning point in Origin history

Pivotal: Darren Lockyer crosses for the try that changed the course of Origin history.

The thought still sends a shudder down Cameron Smith's spine. What if Darren Lockyer hadn't intercepted that pass?

NSW can prove there's still life in rivalry

Phil Gould

Phil Gould   Please, all NSW supporters, all rugby league fans, get to Homebush on Wednesday night and support our NSW State of Origin team.

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Foran focused on his health, not footy

Danny Weidler

Danny Weidler   Kieran Foran is craving normality and stability and is NOT interested in football. Not the Bulldogs. Not the Roosters. Not the Sea Eagles.

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Swans tried to reunite Jack clan to no avail

Resilient: Kieren Jack celebrates the Swans' win after an emotionally exhausting week.

Danny Weidler   The Swans have been aware of the Jack family feud for a long time and their fears of an ugly public rift have now proved justified.

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Eels star allegedly given cash in car park

Corey Norman is alleged to have taken cash payments at Top Ryde car park.

Adrian Proszenko 2:00 AM   Explosive new documents allege Brisbane recruiter Peter Nolan gave star playmaker Corey Norman cash payments at Top Ryde car park during his time at Parramatta as part of the club's rorting of the salary cap.

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Raiders turn to hotel living, stadium revamp to build capital fortress

n a bid to make Canberra Stadium feel more like home and turn around one of the worst records in the club's history, the ...

Chris Dutton   The team that eats, sleeps and lives together ends up winning together.

Eels reject offer to meet with Greenberg

"They are probably the most resilient group of young footballers I've ever encountered": Greenberg.

Michael Chammas   Thanks, but no thanks - That was the response from the Parramatta Eels players who knocked back an offer from NRL boss Todd Greenberg to deliver the bad news face-to-face.

Managers, players next in Eels probe

"I would expect in coming weeks there will be a file handed over to the agents accreditation committee, which will look ...

Adrian Proszenko   The NRL will turn its attention to the role of player managers - and potentially even players - in the next phase of its investigation into Parramatta's systematic rorting of the salary cap.

Choice of three as members decide destiny

Club legend: Ray Price has put his hand up.

Adrian Proszenko   The NRL will likely endorse one of the three groups attempting to overthrow the Parramatta board at an extraordinary meeting, although the direction of the club's future will ultimately be left to its members.

Radradra sidelined for up to six weeks

Facing a stint on the bench: Semi Radradra is helped from the field on Friday night.

Michael Chammas   Parramatta's fate still rests in their hands. The equation is simple for the Eels, who now sit six points outside the top eight after having 12 competition points stripped on Saturday for a range of salary cap breaches.