Drugs scandal throws New Zealand's world cup planning into disarray.

Parramatta insist Jarryd Hayne is not on their radar, although officials are keen to lure Titans teammate Nathan Peats to the club.

Jarryd Hayne has inspired Gold Coast to their first back-to-back win of the season, defeating Newcastle 38-8 in round nine of the NRL.

Fed-up Gold Coast coach Neil Henry insists his relationship with NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne is fine, labelling talk of a rift between the pair as a "beat up".

Jarryd Hayne's numerous on-field arguments with Ash Taylor in their upset win over Cronulla last week do not concern Gold Coast coach Neil Henry.

The knives are already out in the UK for Chris McQueen after the former Queensland State of Origin back-rower was named in Wayne Bennett's England Test squad.

Jarryd Hayne and Nathan Peats will need to take significant pay cuts if they are any chance of returning to Parramatta next season.

Jarryd Hayne has made enquiries about a potential homecoming at Parramatta next season.

Jarryd Hayne has made himself unavailable for the upcoming representative round as he buckles down on preparing for a fairytale State of Origin return for NSW.

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A lack of interest from rival clubs in the cross-code star means the pair are likely to be stuck with each other.

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A contentious 76th minute try to Leivaha Pulu has given the Gold Coast a shock come-from-behind win over Cronulla on Saturday night, to snap a four-game NRL losing streak.

Sharks veteran Luke Lewis is bracing for Jarryd Hayne to have an "absolute blinder" in a bid to push his State of Origin cause as the premiers seek to keep pace with the premiership pacesetters.

Jarryd Hayne is set for his long-awaited NRL return from an ankle injury after being named for the Gold Coast's NRL clash with Cronulla on Saturday night.

Skipper Darius Boyd inspired Brisbane to their first back-to-back wins of the season as they beat Gold Coast 24-22 in their Good Friday NRL showdown.

Gold Coast forward Chris McQueen will join Wests Tigers next year on a three- year NRL deal which will keep him at Concord until at least 2020.

A year ago Jarryd Hayne was on the radar of almost every NRL club when he abandoned his American dream. But over the past week, with almost every off-contract NRL player linked to rival clubs, it has highlighted just how far Hayne has fallen from grace since his return to rugby league.

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart backs Joey Leilua as the best right centre in the NRL.

Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana dismisses reports of a return to the Gold Coast after hat-trick against Titans.

Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana scores first-half hat-trick to set up convincing victory over former club.