Sharks run of wins continues

Dominic Bossi 7:14 PM   The Cronulla Sharks cruised to their 13th consecutive win of the season to put the minor premiership firmly in their sights after cruising to a 16-point win over a hapless Penrith Panthers. As it happened: Penrith v Cronulla

Eels star allegedly given cash in 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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Managers, players next in Eels probe

Blues move training to Leichhardt Oval

Radradra sidelined for up to six weeks

Morris at the double again for impressive Dogs

Eels reject offer to meet with Greenberg

Choice of three as members decide destiny

Editor's picks

Foran doesn't want to play elsewhere: Arthur

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

Smith reflects on turning point in Origin history

8:49 PM   The thought still sends a shudder down Cameron Smith's spine. What if Darren Lockyer hadn't intercepted that pass?

Legend's advice to Foran: play for Hasler

Andrew Webster   The push is already on for troubled playmaker Kieran Foran to go to Belmore now he's walked out on Parramatta.

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The question Gallen does not want to answer

Andrew Webster   His 2011 80-minute game at prop for NSW in game two is viewed with suspicion. It sums up the conundrum of Paul Gallen.

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Thurston keen to revisit Aurukun

Phil Lutton   The Queensland great's message of hope after game one has left a lingering legacy in the remote town, while the teacher who prompted the shout-out says Thurston has become a community hero.

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Queensland verbal abuse fires up Fifita

James Macsmith   ​Verbal abuse from Queensland players in the moments after their State of Origin series win has Andrew Fifita primed for revenge in game three.

Eels slapped with 12-points deduction and $1 million fine

Jamie Marcuson   The NRL has confirmed the Parramatta Eels will have 12-points deducted from their 2016 season, as well as being hit with a $1 million fine and the deregistration of the 'Gang of Five'.

NSW well prepared for muscle through middle

NSW are expecting a frontal assault from Queensland in State of Origin III, after the Maroons curiously changed their successful long-term selection policy of holding a utility on their interchange bench.

'Chicka' adds inspiration to Green Machine quest

Chris Dutton   Canberra Raiders cult hero John 'Chicka' Ferguson didn't have to say a word to inspire the Green Machine when he walked into the team's change rooms last week.

Hasler can help Foran: Klemmer

James Macsmith   ​Des Hasler is the man to get Kieran Foran's NRL career back on track. That's the opinion of giant Canterbury prop David Klemmer who insists that can only happen when Foran deals with the personal issues that resulted in his exit from Parramatta on Friday.

Eels overcome hellish week to beat Roosters

Dominic Bossi   Parramatta show impressive character to score three late tries to beat the Roosters. 

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The curious case of Panther Merrin

Chris Boulous   ​Before the start of this year's Origin series Phil Gould wrote about Trent Merrin in his Sun Herald column.

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Insight & Analysis

Foran doesn't want to play elsewhere: Arthur

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

Rabbitohs star checks into rehab

Adrian Proszenko   South Sydney forward Paul Carter has checked him into the same Thai rehabilitation facility Mitchell Pearce used earlier this year in a bid to get his life and career back on track.

Eels fined $1 million

The NRL confirmed the Parramatta Eels would have 12 competition points deducted and be fined $1 million.

Foran focused on health, not footy

Danny Weidler 7:56 PM   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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Dogs win fourth straight game

10:18 PM   The Bulldogs endure a back and forth contest to beat the Tigers.

NSW can prove there's still life

Phil Gould 8:12 PM   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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Eels fight back to defeat Roosters

The Eels turned around a twelve point deficit to defeat the Roosters.

Should clubs get perpetual deals?

Steve Mascord   Just as Brexit was supposedly a "no turning back" watershed, will this agreement permanently stymie the game from reaching its potential in a crowded Australian sports market?

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The curious case of Panther Merrin

Chris Boulous   ​Before the start of this year's Origin series Phil Gould wrote about Trent Merrin in his Sun Herald column.

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Round 18: How teams match up

Chris Boulous   All you need to know ahead of round 18 of the NRL season

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Arthur: Foran's health the priority

The Parramatta Eels coach says Kieran Foran needs time away from rugby league.

The world's best Origin quiz: How many players can you name?

Think you know your State of Origins of today and yesteryear? Here's 10 dastardly questions to determine if you're an immortal or not up to first-grade standard.

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Is Camp Coffs best for Blues?

Phil Gould   I can understand going to a warmer climate to prepare for a match in Queensland, but why don't we prepare for a Sydney Origin here in Sydney?

Plays of the Week

From Wimbledon upsets to last minute thrillers, these are the most exciting, silly and memorable plays in the sport world this week.

NRL Team of the Week: Round 17

Chris Boulous   Here's the 13 players who stood tall, rose above the rest and gave more than the full 110 per cent for their teams on the weekend.

Gallen says 'it's not about me'

Andrew Webster   There is more at stake than sentimentality and pride for NSW in the dead rubber. There's rekindling interest in the Origin concept.

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