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NRL shock: Ivan Cleary is expected to announce that next season will be his last as coach of the Penrith Panthers.

NRL shock: Panthers coach Ivan Cleary expected to exit Penrith In a blow to the Panthers chances of retaining some of their biggest names, the four-time premiership winning coach is expected to pursue other opportunities at the end of the 2027 season.

Roy Masters: The NRL’s new rules will push players and coaches to the limit in this year’s State of Origin series.

Origin breaks even the greatest. Now it’s set to be faster and harder The NRL’s new rules will push players and coaches to the limit in this year’s State of Origin series.

How watching a game of footy with the prime minister of PNG helped seal Jarome Luai's move to the Chiefs. Plus why Alex Johnston's Instagram post went down poorly and the get-out clause in Luai's new contract.

How watching a game of footy with the PNG PM sealed the deal for Luai The prime minister of PNG joined the charm offensive to recruit Jarome Luai, and not even a social media sideshow featuring Alex Johnston could detract from the Chiefs’ landmark signing.

The Knights have extended Kalyn Ponga until 2030, while the Dragons have secured Scott Drinkwater on a three-year deal.

Ponga signs extension with Newcastle, Drinkwater inks deal with Dragons

Mohamed Toure has made a stellar start to life at English club Norwich City – and his manager sees shades of none other than Erling Haaland in his mental approach.

A goal every 15 touches: Why this Socceroos striker is earning Haaland comparisons

Tom Trbojevic says he won't retire early despite his latest hamstring injury, and discusses whether he would be best off ditching the physical demands of the fullback role.

Eight hamstring injuries in eight seasons. Tom Trbojevic knows what you might be thinking Tom Trbojevic on his latest hamstring injury, and whether he would be best off ditching the physical demands of wearing the Manly No.1.

Penrith Panthers prop Moses Leota has spent more than half his life in western Sydney, but fails the State of Origin selection criteria by four months. Some people want that changed.

‘As Penrith as they come’: Push to clear Moses Leota to be eligible for NSW The Penrith prop has spent more than half his life in western Sydney, but fails the State of Origin selection criteria by four months. Some people want that changed.

Roy Masters: The fear of six agains has led to faster rucks, more tries, and more blowouts. Speed now kills, especially if you don’t have it.

Speed kills: How the six again rule tilted the balance of power in the NRL The fear of six agains has led to faster rucks, more tries, and more blowouts. Speed now kills, especially if you don’t have it.

Race-by-race previews and tips for Tuesday's Hawkesbury meeting

Race-by-race previews and tips for Hawkesbury on Tuesday It’s a seven-race card out west, and we’ve got everything you need to find a winner or two.

Tips and race-by-race guide for Sapphire Coast on Monday All you need to know to back a winner on the seven-race program.