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NRL

Clash of cultures: Cody Walker (left) will lead the Indigenous All Stars against Adam Blair's Maori All Stars.

Australia

Walker's journey from Casino to Indigenous captaincy

Cody Walker never envisaged leading the Indigenous All Stars as a small-town boy from the Northern Rivers.

by Sam Phillips

Roosters

Robinson picking brains of England, EPL managers ahead of WCC

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by Ian McCullough

Magic moment: Representing the Maori means the world to Kenny Bromwich.

New Zealand

Sliding doors open for big man Bromwich

by Sam Phillips

Roosters

Grand final hero Keary in doubt for World Club Challenge

by Adrian Proszenko

Former Raiders prop Junior Paulo will have the chance to take on his old club in a pre-season trial.

Eels

Older, wiser Paulo vows no rugby cameos as he prepares for Eels return

by Christian Nicolussi

Insight & Analysis

NRL declares war on ‘dead time’ of endless replays

Roy Masters

After a penalty blitz and an overuse of the bunker last year, the NRL is determined to increase the time the ball is in play in the upcoming season.

Hayne's lawyer jets to US for depositions in assault case

Danny Weidler

If the NRL thought its summer from hell was about to end, think again. The two men facing the most serious allegations will be in the news cycle this week.

A sanctuary for sinners, rugby league must be more frugal with its charity

Phil Lutton

Rugby league has helped reform many lost souls but another serious incident means the code has no choice but to be more clinical with its outreach.

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Slow start: Kane Evans takes on the line in a round six clash against the Raiders last season.

Eels

Evans faces uphill battle to get back into Arthur's good books

Parramatta giant Kane Evans was the first to admit his first year in the blue and gold was poor and coach Brad Arthur had given him plenty to work on.