Regularly reaching the finals is clearly not enough for Canterbury, who are reportedly close to axing Des Hasler – at least at the end of 2017 - despite him being one of the most successful coaches in the competition.
Having famously refused to release Anthony Milford to play for Samoa, Wayne Bennett is set to experience the shoe being placed on the other foot over his England captain, Sean O'Loughlin.
A bid by Wigan players to have next year's World Club Challenge against Cronulla played at Southern Cross Stadium is set to be defeated by contractual red tape.
If winger Radradra was omitted because he is under investigation for domestic abuse, why was he selected only three weeks ago to travel to PNG with the Prime Minister's XIII and promote a message of Strong Men Respect Women?
It was a long way from the NRL grand final, literally and figuratively. When the United States played Canada in Wilmington, Delaware a few hours before the big one, kick-off was delayed because a council worker had failed to show up to turn the lights on. His absence also meant the players US players couldn't get into their dressingroom until after the game whole the Canadians got changed in the parking lot. The crowd numbered less than 100 but at least the food was free. Former South Sydney player Junior VaiVai pounced on a loose ball and raced 60 metres to score the winning try with two minutes remaining, the 20-14 win giving the US a clean sweep of the Colonial Cup games.
Will Cronulla's 49-year drought come to an end, or will it be Melbourne standing tall again?
Is this year's grand final a watershed for the NRL in that relocation is now completely off the table?
Plane sours online.
It's first against second for a spot in the decider as the Raiders travel to Melbourne.
Given that NSW and Queensland were the biggest obstacles to belated changes to international eligibility rules announced this week, it's surprising to hear Blues coach Laurie Daley speak such sense on the issue.
Search pagination
Save articles for later.
Subscribe for unlimited access to news. Login to save articles.
Return to the homepage by clicking on the site logo.