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Bradman Best to miss sudden-death Cowboys clash in blow to Knights
Newcastle have lost one of their biggest strike weapons ahead of their must-win clash in Townsville.
- by Adam Pengilly, Christian Nicolussi, Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
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Dragons star Jack Bird agrees to two-year deal with Wests Tigers
Bird informed Tigers representatives on Friday he will take up a deal worth around $400,000 a year with the joint venture club from next season.
- by Michael Chammas, Dan Walsh, Billie Eder, Christian Nicolussi, Roy Ward and Adam Pengilly
Murray eyes Prime Minister’s XIII reprieve as part of judiciary ban
The South Sydney skipper will ask for the annual Prime Minister’s XIII game to be included as part of his ban so he can play for Australia at the start of the Pacific Championships.
- by Adam Pengilly, Billie Eder and Daniel Lo Surdo
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Why one Sea Eagle’s ban helped another avoid suspension in the same tackle
Taniela Paseka seemed to do more damage in the heavy shot on a Tigers rookie, but it’s his teammate facing time on the sidelines.
- by Adam Pengilly, Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
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Australia
Stade de France to Wentworth Park: Roosters’ signing’s low-key debut
When Mark Nawaqanitawase runs onto Wentworth Park on Sunday, there will be about 75,000 fewer fans to greet him than in his last game of football.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Adam Pengilly
Accosted Canberra drummer meets Bulldogs chief
A Raiders fan who feared serious injury after a run-in with Bulldogs fans on Sunday night has met Canterbury CEO Aaron Warburton to discuss the incident.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Adam Pengilly and Daniel Lo Surdo
Panthers confident of fan support as English teams snap up Vegas tickets
The Panthers remain confident they will be the best-supported club in Las Vegas.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Adam Pengilly and Dan Walsh
The no-poach clause that will keep Ryles’ claws out of Melbourne
The Storm have allowed Jason Ryles to begin work at Parramatta immediately, but he won’t be bringing any Melbourne players with him.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Billie Eder, Dan Walsh and Michael Chammas
80,000km, $15,000 in fuel and 1350 hours behind the wheel: Aloiai’s drive to survive
Josh Aloiai lives in Campbelltown in Sydney’s south-west, so his new two-year Manly deal comes with some strings attached.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Sharks demand explanation for four-tackle set in costly defeat
Cronulla’s loss to the Titans on Friday was overshadowed by a refereeing mistake and a controversial denied try.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Billie Eder and Dan Walsh
Raiders firebrand Horsburgh sent off for fighting during NSW Cup match
The former Queensland representative was one of three players sent from the field in a match against the Warriors.
- by Adam Pengilly, Christian Nicolussi, Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh