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Roosters drop and fine Brandon Smith

The Kiwi international’s big-money contract is under the microscope after a formal warning for missing a team meeting.

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by Dan Walsh and Adrian Proszenko

Olakau’atu prognosis eases Blues headache, Aloiai accepts tripping ban

by Dan Walsh and Adam Pengilly

Can Jarome Luai really turn around the Tigers?

‘I don’t care’: The blunt Luai response which will hearten Tigers fans

by Dan Walsh

‘We let players go seven years ago and never recovered’: Why Richo will fight to keep Tigers stars

by Michael Chammas

Bulldogs score thrilling 22-18 win over Eels

by Paul Zalunardo and Christian Nicolussi

Insight & Analysis

I’ve changed my mind on Latrell – now the Blues must do the same

The only winner out of the supposed animosity between NSW and Latrell Mitchell is Queensland. He could be dynamite in Melbourne … if he gets picked.

Madge’s safety net will get him only so far with Blues

The NSW coach wants to follow the Queensland example, where critics and the media put aside their differences to support the Maroons. But he’s under pressure after just one game.

Of course Walsh was targeted by Blues, but there’s no grand conspiracy

Pre-match comments from some former Blues have the conspiracy theorists worked up. But there’s no doubt Joseph Suaalii acted alone, but without malice, or intent with his high shot on Reece Walsh.

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Michael Cheika is out of work and could be tempted back by the Waratahs

‘Point of difference’: Why Eels are eyeing off Cheika, coaching rookies

Parramatta are aiming to have a new head coach by the end of June, ruling out Michael Maguire as the club weighs up left-field and untried options.

by Dan Walsh

Galvin finally rested as Tigers offer fresh deal to drop release request

The 18-year-old rookie sensation has needed pain-killing injections to keep playing through a hand injury. But the club will take him out of the line of fire as it prepares a shock response to his release request.