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NRL may allow Hayne to join Eels this season

Michael Chammas 11:42 PM   The NRL will consider registering Jarryd Hayne for the rest of the season if Parramatta officials cease their bitter feud with the governing body over the salary cap saga and move to rebuild the club.

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What we learnt: Raiders v Cowboys

Jack Wighton dives over to score for the Raiders.

David Polkinghorne 10:14 PM   All the talking points from Monday night's Raiders-Cowboys game.

Former Knights coach Stone takes over at Huddersfield

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Ian Laybourn 9:14 PM   Huddersfield have appointed Rick Stone as their new head coach. The former head coach of Newcastle in the NRL succeeds former Great Britain international Paul Anderson, who was sacked last month.

Eagles star Stewart booked in for knee surgery

Tough year: Brett Stewart.

Matt Encarnacion 8:38 PM   Manly veteran Brett Stewart's future in the NRL is in real doubt after he was booked in for knee surgery that has ruled him out for at least six weeks.

Eels star Norman embroiled in sex tape controversy

Controversial: Corey Norman.

7:04 PM   Parramatta five-eighth Corey Norman has been caught up in a fresh controversy, allegedly caught in a sex tape in a room where others were taking illegal drugs.

'Cash is king': Officials fess up over dodgy Eels deals

Eels' deals: Former Parramatta CEO Scott Seward.

Kate McClymont and Adrian Proszenko 10:00 PM   Eels officials Jason Irvine and Scott Seward have admitted to what amounts to theft and fraud in an attempt to honour under-the-table deals for cash payments to Parramatta rugby league payers.

Walker fined $10K for punching door, ex-Souths teammates face D-Day

In strife: Manly's Dylan Walker injured his hand after punching a door.

Adam Pengilly and Brad Walter 6:25 PM   Manly star Dylan Walker is $10,000 lighter in the pocket and faces a month on the sidelines after punching his apartment door, but the immediate futures of his former South Sydney teammates Paul Carter and Kirisome Auva'a remain a lot less certain.

'Selfish' Gallen wants off field role with Blues

Stirring the pot: NSW captain Paul Gallen reckons the Maroons are "bad winners".

Brad Walter 5:53 PM   NSW captain Paul Gallen labels Queenslanders as "bad losers" in parting shot

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This time, it can't all be about Hayne for Eels

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Andrew Webster 6:00 PM   With his dream of playing rugby sevens for Fiji at the Rio Olympics now over, Jarryd Hayne appears certain to head back to the Eels.

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Sharks go from rabble to record breakers with five Blues

Honoured: Andrew Fifita.

Michael Chammas 5:16 PM   Somehow, in the space of two years, the Sharks have turned their fortunes around and are now flying high on top of the ladder.

Blues deserve full house for Gallen farewell: Smith

Focused: Cameron Smith hopes fans turn out in good numbers despite Origin III being a dead rubber.

Phil Lutton 4:12 PM   On the same day Paul Gallen called Queenslanders bad losers, his opposing captain said the Blues veteran deserved to be sent out in style at ANZ Stadium, not in front of empty seats.

Chance for Hayne to emulate LeBron with return to Eels

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Brad Walter 3:32 PM   The script could not have been better written for Jarryd Hayne to complete his legacy by returning to Parramatta and leading the club from the mire to premiership glory. 

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Walker fined $10,000 for punching door

Fined: Dylan Walker has been fined $10,000 for punching a door.

Jamie Marcuson 12:03 PM   The Manly Sea Eagles have fined Dylan Walker $10,000 for striking his apartment door on Saturday night.

Johns says Norman is Maroons next half

Heir apparent: Andrew Johns has labelled Corey Norman as the next half for Queensland.

James MacSmith 6:43 AM   ​Andrew Johns believes Corey Norman is the heir apparent to the Queensland halves crown currently shared by Johnathan Thurston and Cooper Cronk.

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

Man in demand: Blues debutant James Tedesco.

Michael Chammas   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   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   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   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   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   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.