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‘I’m not doing this to have a crack at rugby’: Why Wallabies star couldn’t say no to Roosters
Speaking publicly for the first time since his shock move, Mark Nawaqanitawase says he is not part of a code war and that some of the things being said about him are laughable.
- by Danny Weidler
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He made the biggest hit in the NRL and now he’s got $7m to show for it
Manly have moved to make their hard-hitting back-rower a Sea Eagle for life, while the Warriors have poached a premiership-winner from Brisbane.
- by Dan Walsh
‘We’re optimistic’: Panthers prepared to up Luai offer to ward off Tigers
Jarome Luai will report for pre-season training on Friday, and Penrith chief Matt Cameron is keen to resume talks aimed at convincing the five-eighth to stay put.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Bulldogs snare Connor Tracey from Sharks in player swap
No club has been more aggressive in the transfer market than Canterbury – and now they have added another versatile player to their roster.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Phil Gould makes his pitch to Warriors star Fonua-Blake
It’s no secret that Phil Gould wants to sign Addin Fonua-Blake – and now they’ve been photographed in a not-so-secret meeting.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
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Tigers offer Luai four-year, $4.5m deal ... and something money can’t buy
The Wests Tigers have tabled a bumper offer - including a special incentive - to off-contract Penrith star Jarome Luai in a bid to lure him to Concord.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘World class player’: Sharks star released to take up Super League deal
Former Australian and State of Origin playmaker Matt Moylan has signed with Leigh Leopards after falling down the pecking order at his NRL club.
- by Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas
The secret house visit which could land the Tigers the NRL’s No.1 free agent
Jarome Luai is yet to sign an extension with the Panthers - and a rival coach has shown he’s serious about landing a statement signing.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘We’ve got enough talent’: Club bosses wary of NRL’s cap relief for rugby raids
Andrew Abdo insists the NRL can keep salary cap exemptions for cross-code poaching coups fair across the competition. Clubs are questioning how, and if the moves are needed at all.
- by Dan Walsh and Iain Payten
Taukeiaho’s Bulldogs switch hits hurdle as Super League club stalls
The NRL’s most active team in the player market had been reported to have done a deal with the veteran forward. But there’s been lingering problems.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Bombshell rugby raid: Roosters to meet with rising Wallabies star
Roosters on the verge of snatching one of Wallabies’ best players in move that would be revenge for the loss of Joseph Suaalii.
- by Michael Chammas, Tom Decent and Iain Payten