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Cowboys coach Todd Payten said a contact session on Thursday will prove Taumalolo's fitness.  The same applies for McLean after he failed to finish last week's win over the Raiders due to a hamstring concern.  Every try from Round 7 Raiders v Rabbitohs, Thursday 7.50pm at GIO Stadium Raiders: No further changes expected after Ricky Stuart recalled Kiwi international Joseph Tapine to the side for a rested Josh Papalii this week. Sebastian Kris replaces Jarrod Croker (shoulder) in the centres with Matt Timoko also listed in the reserves. The Raiders have won six of their past eight games agai...

Chambers back to play old Storm mates AAP 2 hrs ago Scott Bailey © Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS Skipper Wade Graham will return to the Cronulla lineup for the clash against Melbourne. Will Chambers is a shock inclusion to face former club Melbourne after being called into Cronulla's side for Friday night's crunch clash with the Storm. Chambers has come in for the dropped Josh Dugan, after just one game in reserve grade following the former representative star's return from rugby union. Captain Wade Graham is also back for Cronulla in the second row after missing two games thro...

Thursday 29 April, GIO Stadium, 7:50pm Raiders: Come into the game off a five-day turnaround after a loss to Cowboys on Saturday night. Joseph Tapine and Isosia Soliola are both options to come back into 17 after both were dropped last week. Jarrod Croker's position in the team could come into question with his form down but he also appeared to re-injure the shoulder he had off season surgery on and could be in some doubt. Bailey Simonsson should return from concussion on the right wing which could see Sebastian Kris dropping to the bench. Rabbitohs: Tevita Tatola is in doubt after he failing...

Eight talking points from NRL Round 7 A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size Just when it looked like it may never come, upsets began to rear their head in what was a fascinating weekend of footy. Here are my NRL talking points from Round 7. The Raiders could miss the top eight I’m not going to call this a certainty – it’s far from it. The Raiders still have more than enough talent to turn things around as the season picks up pace. But even the most optimistic of Raiders’ fans would agree at this point...

Tedesco takes big hit in Roosters NRL win AAP 1 hour ago Pamela Whaley © Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS Roosters captain James Tedesco (c) missed the second half of the blockbuster Anzac Day clash. Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has called for more consistency from NRL referees for sin-bins and send offs after James Tedesco failed an HIA following a high shot in the Roosters 34-10 win over St George Illawarra. Jordan Pereira is facing a stint on the sidelines for the sickening hit on the Roosters fullback, which also cost the Dragons winger 10 minutes in the bin. Tedesco di...