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The NRL's decision to open its books over the weekend is indicative of a long, most likely painful, PR war ahead.

NSW State of Origin lock Tyson Frizell was taken to hospital for scans on his ribs after being injured in St George Illawarra's 16-12 NRL win over the Wests Tigers.

They're one of the most devastating attacks in the NRL, but the Canberra Raiders are adding another string.

Jamal Idris is again off contract and on crutches. But the Wests Tigers giant has overcome bigger hurdles than this.

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Canterbury's best forward could be on his way out of the club, with NSW Origin and Test prop David Klemmer requesting a release from his deal at the Bulldogs.

Maroons utility Michael Morgan helped put the disappointment of a State of Origin opening loss behind him by guiding North Queensland to a much-needed 20-8 home NRL win on Saturday night over Gold Coast.

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The Roosters have held off a fast-finishing Brisbane to win an NRL thriller at Allianz Stadium.

Andrew Fifita's man-of-the-match performance has redefined the way modern-day forwards will be judged, and his preparation was as old school as it gets. Forget the sneaky burger he knocked over during the day.

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy is hopeful captain Cameron Smith will be fit to face premiers Cronulla Sharks in Sydney on Thursday night.

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Now that football is off limits, Saturday marked Tim Simona's first day in his new job. Simona, rubbed out of the game indefinitely after he was busted betting against his own team and ripping off a children's charity to feed his gambling addiction, is still getting physical to earn a crust.

St George Illawarra welcomed back their two biggest stars in style, with Gareth Widdop and Josh Dugan both playing starring roles in the Dragons' 16-12 victory over Wests Tigers on Saturday.

Penrith fans will get their first chance to see Josh Mansour and Mitch Rein this year, but the success of the Darren Lockyer-style shift of Matt Moylan from fullback to five-eighth could have the biggest bearing in the club's finals ambitions.

The Rugby League Players' Association will push ahead with its demand for a fixed share of revenue despite the NRL opening its books in an attempt to prove the game can't afford the players' demands.

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A bombshell clause in the constitution threatens to undermine ARLC chairman John Grant's control of the commission by handing the balance of power to the clubs.

​Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has paid tribute to Nathan Peats for helping bring out the State of Origin best in Mitchell Pearce.