ARU blocks Ben Barba from Brisbane Tens

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Ben Barba has left the door ajar on a possible NRL comeback in the future but claimed the lack of a "clear pathway" on a 2017 return ultimately resulted in his defection to rugby union.

Wighton cleared to play in NRL qualifying final

The NRL judiciary has found Canberra fullback Jack Wighton not guilty of a shoulder charge.

Manly to adopt recommendations in wake of match-fixing allegations

The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles say they will adopt all eight recommendations outlined in a report conducted by former Racing NSW chief Steward Ray Murrihy that reviewed the club's integrity framework in the wake of match-fixing allegations.

Wallabies take on Roosters in opposed training session

The Wallabies ran an opposed session against the Sydney Roosters in preparation for their upcoming Rugby Championship fixtures.

Thaiday got off lightly over spear tackle: Gallen

Paul Gallen has hit out at the match review process, suggesting rival Sam Thaiday should have received more than two weeks for a tackle that landed the NSW State of Origin captain on his head.

Jones regrets letting Joey slip through fingers

Eddie Jones has revealed one of his greatest coaching disappointments was not being able to lure Andrew Johns across to play for the Wallabies in 2005.

Horne to inside centre, Robinson benched for Chiefs

Rob Horne will start at inside centre in his 100th game for NSW when the Waratahs face the Chiefs on Friday after coach Daryl Gibson cracked the whip on youngster David Horwitz for a below-par showing against the Crusaders.

Kennedy suspended for more than two years

Former Sydney Roosters prop Martin Kennedy's NRL career is in tatters after he was suspended for two years and nine months for breaching the league's anti-doping policy.

Pearce apologised for 'unacceptable' behaviour

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson would not not be drawn on whether he thought Mitchell Pearce should be sacked for his drunken Australia Day scandal, but said his behaviour was "unacceptable".