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All the late mail heading into round 12 of the 2021 Telstra Premiership.

George Williams's sudden exit from Canberra hasn't been signed off after the Raiders' homesick halfback was released from his NRL deal.

Having crunched the numbers on all available candidates over the past three weeks then factored in for fresh injuries and suspensions, NRL.com Stats has compiled its best possible Blues team for the State of Origin series opener on June 9. Sure-fire picks Angus Crichton (suspension) and Ryan Papenhuyzen (concussion) have been ruled out of the series opener, creating a serious conundrum in terms of edge forwards while simplifying the utility role. Blues coach Brad Fittler will officially name hi...

Two Storm stars are out, Broncos to blood boom youngster and the Bulldogs go back to future in halves.

Rugby league is a “bridge builder” between cultures that has been breaking down barriers since Indigenous men forced to live under oppressive conditions on Aboriginal reserves had embraced the game after its introduction to Australia in 1908. ARLC commissioner, Professor Megan Davis, a proud Cobble Cobble woman, outlined the historical connection between league and Aboriginal communities during a powerful speech to launch this weekend’s Indigenous Round. Davis said the game had helped bri...

George Williams and his dad Peter. Photo: NRL THE loose and short tenure of George Williams’ playing career in Canberra came to a dramatic epilogue after a request to return home to England was granted.  Things got so bad that Williams failed to turn up to club training on Tuesday (May 25) and immediately withdrew from the Raiders’ must-win encounter against Sydney Roosters. The Raiders in the end had little choice but agree to his terms and release the Test halfback from the second year o...

By Paul Gallen2 hours ago FShareTTweetQSMSWWhatsAppBEmailGJTumblrLLinkedIn2 hours ago NRL great PAUL GALLEN will appear on Nines 100% FOOTY on Monday night, debating rugby leagues hottest topics alongside Phil Gould and James Bracey. Tune in from 10pm AEST, following all the action of Round 11! On Sunday, well find out the NSW team for the State of Origin series opener - so heres the side I would pick. 1. James Tedesco 2. Brian Too 3. Stephen Crichton 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Jarom...

State of Origin is set to wreak havoc on premiership aspirations – but the annual exodus of talent could prove a blessing for the Broncos.

Whitehead points to his dislocated finger. News by Matt Encarnacion and Jasper Bruce 23rd May 2021 11:54 AM Premium Content Subscriber only If fans needed any more evidence that Elliott Whitehead is one of the NRL’s toughest forwards, they got it on Saturday night. His side down 12-10 early in the second half, the Raiders captain emerged from a tackle clutching his left hand and hunching over. With Canberra on the attack, he...

Whitehead points to his dislocated finger. News by Matt Encarnacion and Jasper Bruce 22nd May 2021 11:02 PM Premium Content Subscriber only If fans needed any more evidence that Elliott Whitehead is one of the NRL’s toughest forwards, they got it on Saturday night. His side down 12-10 early in the second half, the Raiders captain emerged from a tackle clutching his left hand and hunching over. With Canberra on the attack, he...