Rugby League

Gold Coast Titans

Hayne-Henry saga shows players have the real power

Eye of the storm: The feud between Jarryd Hayne and Neil Henry highlights the power shift between coaches and players.

The balance of power between NRL coach and player has irrevocably tilted towards the player, reflected in doubts over the future of Bulldogs coach Des Hasler and Gold Coast's Neil Henry, and following Wests Tigers' sacking of Jason Taylor after round three this year.

Eels defeat Titans but lose Bevan French

Back to winning ways: Parramatta Eels players celebrate one of their five tries on Thursday.

Parramatta returned to the winner's board with a 30-8 win against the Titans on Thursday night but a recurring hamstring injury to fullback Bevan French threatens to derail their finals assault.

Sezer backs Henry

Aidan Sezer backs Gold Coast Titans mentor Neil Henry as a coach.

But the Canberra Raiders halfback says his old club doesn't look like a happy place from afar.

Hayne is a 'scapegoat', claims personal sponsor

Why me?: Jarryd Hayne's personal sponsor claims he has been made a "scapegoat".

The personal sponsor who delivered Jarryd Hayne to the Gold Coast believes he's been made a "scapegoat" for the club's recent troubles and predicts the cross-code star can still make a positive contribution on the holiday strip.