Canberra Raiders hopeful of one last batch before the National Youth Competition is shut down.

What are the main issues facing the Canberra Raiders' bid for premiership glory?

The Canberra Raiders centre hopes illness doesn't stand in his way of making his NSW debut.

Hard work the key to ensure Canberra Raiders' massive pack doesn't get the run around.

Jeff Lima says he hasn't made up his mind if this will be his last NRL game.

The former Knights coach said he knew little of the details around the landmark concussion case but was expecting to be called to answer questions when the matter goes to court.

Some bookmakers are likely to appeal against the NRL's cull of a number of exotic betting options, despite it emerging the same markets troubled Tigers star Tim Simona is accused of manipulating will still be offered when the season kicks off.

Des Hasler has taken the leash off Moses Mbye and Josh Reynolds – now watch them run.

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has called on the NRL to go further in cutting back "exotic" bets on games.

Media war fires up between Triple M and Fox Sports for her services.

• COMMENT

I try not to deal in rumours and I certainly hate reacting to unfounded media reports. However, one headline caught my eye this week with regards to Kieran Foran's management team allegedly approaching the Brisbane Broncos about a potential contract for the 2018 playing season. Please say it isn't so.

Teams named for round one of the NRL (all times local.

It's not unusual for a football manager at a club to receive two "please explain" letters from NRL headquarters at the same time.

The NRL has strengthened its regulations on betting, forcing bookmakers to be in an agreement with the league and banning most exotic options.

James Tamou knows if Penrith fail to live up to the hype, the first person the finger will be pointed at will be the high-profile recruit.

The last time Matt McIlwrick marked up on Robbie Farah, the hookers were in reserve grade.

When Nick Weeks won the University Medal in Law, he said "it opened a few doors".

Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan could not care less about his side being written off. In fact, he expected it.

Injury and the salary cap squeeze has forced Raiders coach Ricky Stuart to name an entirely new left-edge combination.