When Cronulla destroyed fellow premiership heavyweights the Sydney Roosters three weeks ago it appeared as though the Sharks had finally turned the corner.

Embattled South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has backflipped after just one week on his shock decision to drop Damien Cook, recalling the livewire hooker for Friday night's clash with Cronulla.

Damien Cook's time in the NRL wilderness might end after just one week, but Michael Maguire won't let on yet.

The Cowboys had never won three straight games without Johnathan Thurston. But having broken new ground, are they ready to confound their critics again?

​Troubled NRL star Greg Inglis has revealed seeing a therapist up to four times a day as he continues his battle against depression.

Jake Friend would never admit it, but he must be getting tired of making tackles. And weren't the Roosters thankful he was just as good with ball in hand as the leader of a team missing a host of them stood tall when Trent Robinson needed him most.

Alex Johnston has equalled the South Sydney try-scoring record with five of his own in a 34-point destruction of Penrith at ANZ Stadium that has kept alive the Rabbitohs' semi-final aspirations in sensational style.

Matt Moylan shouldered responsibility on Sunday night for throwing the wayward pass that set Penrith's day hurtling off course, with coach Anthony Griffin admitting the match had "just spiralled out of control" for the visitors.

Rugby League legend Clive Churchill was responsible for his greatest performance, when we charged around the outside of the fence to ride home what was to be the winning goal at Redfern Oval in 1955.

NSW great Brad Fittler has backed South Sydney forward Angus Crichton to push for a Blues debut in the next few years.

Barnstorming South Sydney backrower Angus Crichton stepped up in the absence of an injured Sam Burgess, bagging a hat-trick to lead the Rabbitohs to a come-from-behind victory on Friday night.

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​South Sydney centre Bryson Goodwin has all but confirmed a move to England at the end of the NRL season, but refused to believe the Rabbitohs' current campaign is over.

​South Sydney have looked to keep their premiership window open after confirming the signing of Newcastle star Dane Gagai on a four-year NRL deal.

Boyd was brilliant in the 24-18 victory, ensuring Billy Slater won't walk back into the Maroons fullback spot, while Anthony Milford left with a serious shoulder injury.

Greg Inglis has appeared at South Sydney headquarters for the first time since checking himself into mental health clinic last month with depression.

South Sydney veteran John Sutton says James Maloney would be a welcome addition at Redfern should Cody Walker head out the exit door.

Brad Arthur said Mitchell Moses needed time - which the Eels didn't have - to settle into his new club. But a week can be a very long time in rugby league and the ex-Tiger used every day of it to help Parramatta subdue South Sydney.

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