Last updated: October 14, 2017

Farah goes full circle

Lebanon's World Cup jersey launch
The rake is keen to repay the nation that gave him his first jersey.

Pay day for NRL elite

Parramatta Eels CEO Bernie Gurr
The NRL and the players union are only days away from agreeing a new CBA deal.

McGuire elated at Roo recall

Australian Kangaroos player Josh McGuire is seen during training in Brisbane, Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Australia will play their opening Rugby League World Cup game against England in Melbourne on October 27. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING
Josh McGuire’s joy over his Kangaroos recall has been tempered by the axe falling on good mate Sam Thaiday.

Bush fans to see more matches

Todd Greenberg
The NRL has answered calls from the bush for top-level footy in 2018.

Doggone Lichaa stays at Belmore

Lebanon players (Right) Robbie Farah and Michael Lichaaone are seen at the League of Giants installation of 14 larger than life giant rugby league players representing each of the participating nations of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, Sydney, Thursday, October 12, 2017. The exhibition tour will travel as a complete set to outdoor public spaces in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane from 16 October to 2 December. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) NO ARCHIVING
Michael Lichaa will still be wearing Bulldogs colours next season, and he couldn’t be happier.

Bush fans to see more matches

Todd Greenberg
The NRL has answered calls from the bush for top-level footy in 2018.

Doggone Lichaa stays at Belmore

Lebanon players (Right) Robbie Farah and Michael Lichaaone are seen at the League of Giants installation of 14 larger than life giant rugby league players representing each of the participating nations of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, Sydney, Thursday, October 12, 2017. The exhibition tour will travel as a complete set to outdoor public spaces in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane from 16 October to 2 December. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) NO ARCHIVING
Michael Lichaa will still be wearing Bulldogs colours next season, and he couldn’t be happier.

Police called to NRL star’s home

NRL Preliminary Final - Roosters v Cowboys
Police have been called to the home of Sydney Roosters winger Blake Ferguson.

Roos rookie bans the burger

Australian Kangaroos Media Opportunity & Training Session
Kangaroos rookie Reagan Campbell-Gillard has cut back on junk food and alcohol in a bid to play his best football.

Madge’s demand to Titans’ board

South Sydney Rabbitohs Media Opportunity
Michael Maguire will only contemplate joining the Gold Coast Titans once the ownership situation has been clarified.

Hayne back for Fiji giant-killers

NRL Rd 25 - Titans v Bulldogs
Jarryd Hayne used a World Cup with Fiji as a springboard for his greatest NRL season. Now he is back.

Titans battling to sign stars

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Titans boss Graham Annesley admits player retention and recruitment has been hurt by the club’s search for a coach.

Test fullback axed over drugs

FILE- In this June 30, 2017 file photo Castleford Tigers' Zak Hardaker in action during a match in Castleford, England. England’s Rugby Football League says Zak Hardaker has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test. (Anna Gowthorpe/PA via AP)
Zak Hardaker is facing an uncertain future after being dropped by his club and discarded by his country.

Smith miffed by Fifita’s swap

Cameron Smith (right) and Johnathan Thurston look on prior to a press conference at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane,  Monday, October  9, 2017.  The NRL today announced  Suncorp Stadium will host  a grand final rematch between the Melbourne Storm and Queensland Cowboy's on February 23 next year. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING
Kangaroos captain Cameron Smith has taken a swipe at Andrew Fifita’s last-minute change of allegiance.

Cup could see first female ref

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Belinda Sleeman’s efforts to become the first female NRL referee have been boosted by World Cup selection.

From formality to calamity

From formality to calamity
Sport and politics are likely to collide once more when the NSW government hands down its strategy for stadiums.

Kidwell ‘right man’ for Kiwis

New Zealand Kiwis Rugby League World Cup Squad Announcement
Shane Richardson is backing New Zealand coach David Kidwell to prove his critics wrong.

Roos in the right head space

Australian Kangaroo Head Coach Mal Meninga attends a press conference in Sydney, Thursday, October 5, 2017. The Australian Kangaroos will take part in a series of exhibition matches in Fiji as part of their 2017 World Cup World Cup preparations. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) NO ARCHIVING
Australia’s World Cup campaign is about to get a helping hand with neurological testing.

Double-headers in vogue

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The NRL is set to become the code of the double-header next season.

Moylan off market, Cronk hazy

Matt Moylan of the Panthers watches on from the sidelines during the Round 26 NRL match between the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Penrith Panthers at Lottoland in Sydney, Saturday, September 2, 2017. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
The speculation surrounding Matt Moylan’s future is over.

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