Ryan Carr-Ketu has kicked the hornet's nest ahead of his boxing bout with Paul Gallen, invoking the Cronulla peptide scandal.

Grand Final hero Andrew Fifita has today been fined $20,000 by the NRL for his continued on-field support of convicted killer Kieran Loveridge. 

One of the Cronulla Sharks' longest-serving players in the modern era has added to the legal drama surrounding the club after joining ex-teammates in suing the premiers over the supplements scandal.

Cronulla grand final hero Andrew Fifita is poised to escape with a fine rather than further suspension after the NRL issued a breach notice over his support for one-punch killer Kieran Loveridge.reach notice by the NRL over his support for convicted killer Kieran Loveridge.

Junior Paulo wants another crack at Paul Gallen.

Moments after Junior Paulo took off his shirt, revealing a rippling frame almost 20kg heavier than his own, Paul Gallen spoke with a bravado befitting his second occupation.

A trimmed-down Junior Paulo hopes landing a blow on Paul Gallen's chin will give Green Machine supporters some revenge.

The only sure thing about Ben Barba's future, according to Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan, is that no one can be sure what it holds.

Ben Barba could make a shock defection to Japanese rugby after cashed-up clubs targeted the troubled Cronulla star about a code switch.

Paul Gallen wants to lobby the Sharks to hand co-captaincy duties to Wade Graham next year. And Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has given his strongest hint yet how he will deal with it.

Shane Flanagan didn't want Valentine Holmes to trial for the NFL, let alone in such a public manner. But there was a surprise in store for the premiership-winning coach just days after the Los Angeles workout.

The Raiders will play the past two premiers in their first two rounds of the 2017 NRL season.

The Canberra Raiders will get a chance to test their premiership credentials in the opening two weeks of the season when they play the last two NRL champions in a brutal start to their campaign.

SYDNEY, Nov 21 AAP - NRL stars Jason Taumalolo and Valentine Holmes have reportedly travelled to the US to participate in secret NFL trials.

Ben Barba's off-field dramas could result in another hit to the hip pocket, with global brand Nike considering ending its association with the troubled star.

• ANALYSIS

Of all the reasons cited for the Sharks releasing fullback Ben Barba, one has been overlooked. The Broncos paid most of his salary for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Next year, the Sharks would be required to fund his entire playing contract.

Ben Barba could resume his career in the Super League next season without missing a single game as the NRL is powerless to enforce his 12-match drugs ban in the English competition.

• COMMENT

Is it any of the NRL's business if Ben Barba takes cocaine?

SYDNEY, Nov 9 AAP - Ben Barba's rehabilitation in Thailand isn't solely about addressing his recent positive drug test to cocaine but also facing up to other personal issues, according to his manager.