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Taylor, Elgey are ‘very happy at the Titans’

WITH Ben Hunt set to leave Brisbane, Titans CEO Graham Annesley has reminded the Broncos young halves Ashley Taylor and Kane Elgey are staying put.

New job Cleary taking Lebanon to World Cup

IVAN Cleary has his heart set on an NRL return — but first faces the challenge of coaching Lebanon at this year’s Rugby League World Cup.

Investigation Tigers fume as Lovett charged over drugs

Tigers fume as Lovett charged over drugs

WESTS Tigers player Kyle Lovett will appear in court next month after police allegedly busted him with cocaine on a night out two days before Christmas.

Parramatta Eels How Hayne hooked Hoffman for the Eels

How Hayne hooked Hoffman for the Eels

JARRYD Hayne’s arrival at the Titans may have squeezed Josh Hoffman out of the Gold Coast but it was Hayne’s influence which helped land Hoffman at the Eels.

Roosters and Rabbitohs on a short leash

Scandals Roosters and Rabbitohs on a short leash

WHAT’S THE BUZZ I: South Sydney and the Roosters have taken measures to ensure there is no repeat of pre-season incidents that haunted them in 2016.

Imports Turner joins Raiders’ little Britain

MEET Canberra’s latest English weapon, Jordan Turner, hoping to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Elliott Whitehead and Josh Hodgson.

Sport gossip What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh

WHAT’S THE BUZZ II with MICHAEL CARAYANNIS: James Segeyaro needs a Leeds release, the Manly duo set for retirement and Ponga’s staying put.

Dadvice Clearys wary of second-year syndrome

IVAN Cleary has spoken to son Nathan about overcoming the perils of rugby league’s second-year syndrome with Penrith.

Sabbaticals Hopoate still to decide on Sundays

CANTERBURY fullback Will Hopoate will meet with his manager to decide if he’ll continue his Sunday sabbatical this season.

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Supercoach

Inside mail NRL SuperCoach study guide: Warriors

WITH guns on offer all across the park and largely unaffected by the Origin period, Supercoaches should be taking a close look at the Warriors.

SUPERCOACH

RUGBY LEAGUE NRL Grand Final Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos at Telstra Stadium Bill Slater in full flight.

Doubt Storm’s Slater not set on NRL return

VETERAN Melbourne fullback Billy Slater says there’s no guarantee he will play next year with his shoulder still not back to full strength.

Melb Storm open training

Comeback Munster’s selfless sacrifice for Slater

MELBOURNE star Cameron Munster says he’s willing to move to five-eighth if it helps Billy Slater make a comeback after two injury-riddled seasons

Think you know your NRL ink?

Tattoo test Think you know your NRL ink?

WE’VE tracked down 21 of the best, and worst, examples of tattoo art on past and present NRL stars. Take our test to see how well you know your NRL ink.

Sabbaticals Hopoate still to decide on Sundays

CANTERBURY fullback Will Hopoate will meet with his manager to decide if he’ll continue his Sunday sabbatical this season.

Prop optimistic Pauli Pauli released from hospital

NEWCASTLE Knights have announced that prop Pauli Pauli, who dislocated his hip in a horrific car accident on Wednesday night, has been released from Gosford Hospital.

Wary Nines lacking names as coaches rest stars

SEVERAL NRL coaches have expressed concern over fielding their best players at the Auckland Nines because the competition is perceived “high risk”.

Sydney bound Hunt agrees to Dragons mega deal

Hunt agrees to Dragons mega deal

THE Broncos have lost the battle to keep Ben Hunt, with the Dragons trumping Brisbane with a massive $6 million deal for five years, with a one-year option.

Comment Why would Mullen risk his NRL career?

Why would Mullen risk his NRL career?

JARROD Mullen’s time at the Knights was spent with the playmaker feeling like he was continually letting them, the fans and Newcastle down, writes Barry Toohey.

Carney home Unloved Carney finally finds new club

Unloved Carney finally finds new club

TODD Carney’s rugby league career is still alive but his NRL hopes look over. The thrice-sacked star has a new contract, though one serious issue remains.

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Titans

Key signing James gives Titans reason to believe

COLMAN’S CALL: When boom front rower Ryan James rejected an offer from the Broncos to stay put with the Gold Coast it was a clear message that the Titans are finally a club with a future.

Comment League’s grassroots need NRL cash

League’s grassroots need NRL cash

THE grassroots of league still needs financial support and attention, and are not being helped by the self-interest of some NSW clubs, writes PAUL MALONE.

Fearless predictions Where your team will finish in 2017

Where your team will finish in 2017

EVERY NRL club has bought new players, offloaded others and hit the gym hard in the off-season. PHIL ROTHFIELD predicts where each team will finish on the ladder in season 2017.