Josh Dugan's Kangaroos jersey shows how far the former Canberra Raiders fullback has come.

New Zealand prop Russell Packer never stopped believing he could play for the Kiwis again.

After a 34-22 loss, six weeks suddenly seems a very long time for St George Illawarra.

St George Illawarra centre Tim Lafai has spoken of his relief after affray charges against him were dismissed.

The St George Illawarra workhorse says he's happy to shift to the halves if the Dragons coach looks for a left-field solution to Widdop's absence.

For the first time, the traditional Anzac Day clash went into overtime. But there could be only one winner.

A rival buyer to WIN Corporation has shown interest in taking a stake in the table-topping St George Illawarra Dragons as protracted negotiations for the joint venture to offload half of the club's ownership continues.

St George Illawarra's Tyson Frizell says Tuesday's Anzac Day blockbuster with the Roosters will be the biggest game the Dragons play this season outside of the finals football they're seemingly destined to take part in.

Move to secure coach after St George Illawarra boss trumpeted his future as a long-term NRL coach.

The Dragons have warded off interest from the cashed-up Tigers and former employers the Storm to re-sign captain Gareth Widdop on a four-year deal.

On the eve of the Anzac Day clash against the Roosters, the Dragons coach went DUI. After some dark times, it helped sparked a turnaround that sees his side flying early into the season.

Gareth Widdop looks set to remain at St George Illawarra after the Dragons significantly bumped up their original offer and extended the duration of their skipper's deal by another year.

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has denied there is a rift between him and club management over the future of Josh Dugan.

Jake Friend stops short of calling it hate. But he knows his words and that of coach Trent Robinson will still be ringing in the Dragons' ears. Plastered to the wall. Wherever they need to see it. Used as motivation for the Anzac Day reunion.

Gareth Widdop is receiving rave reviews for his play this season, but his halves partner Josh McCrone is also in career-best form for the top-of-the table Dragons.

St George Illawarra recruitment chief Ian Millward has conceded a lower than expected salary cap figure for 2018 has complicated the club's efforts to re-sign off-contract stars Gareth Widdop and Josh Dugan, but he remains confident both can be retained.

It was an unlikely comeback sparked by the unlikeliest of heroes, but St George Illawarra held off a fast finishing Cowboys outfit remain at at the top of the NRL ladder.

St George Illawarra great Mark Coyne believes coach Paul McGregor "can't do any more" to justify a new contract after the club's outstanding start to the year.

Melbourne will attempt to bring Gareth Widdop back to the club if they fail in their bid to sign Kieran Foran.