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The NRL has stood down the bunker officials central to what Trent Robinson described as the "incompetent" and "ridiculous" handing of an incident that that saw Roosters five-eighth Drew Hutchison hospitalised in a 31-18 loss to the Eels on Friday night. NRL head of football Graham Annesley said early on Saturday morning that the performance of the NRL video bunker, led by senior official Steve Chiddy, "did not meet our expectations". Chiddy was scheduled to act as lead review official in the bunker for Saturday's Cowboys-Broncos clash, but will now be replaced by Chris Butler. "Referees coach...

This week's big questions Who are this week's bargain buys? From Darren Barker Wests Tigers winger Zac Cini (available at centre in Fantasy) is $255k and scored 45 on debut – although that included a try, a try save and two line breaks, stats that he may not get every week – while new Broncos halfback Tyson Gamble scored a solid 43 and costs $269k. Reece Walsh scored 51 at five-eighth for the Warriors and is still great value at $306k if he can keep a starting spot when Chanel Harris-Tavita returns to the team (as soon as this weekend). In short, no absolute guaranteed bargains this week...

"Walker's on!" is a phrase synonymous with State of Origin and Chris Walker, but one he's only too happy to pass down to his nephew Sam. After a blistering start to his NRL career, with nine try assists and three tries in five matches for the Roosters, 18-year-old Sam Walker has already shown himself to be a seriously gifted playmaker. Following a masterclass against the Knights last week in which he set up four tries, the Eels will be watching out for the lightweight No.7 in Friday night's top-four clash at Bankwest Stadium. Walker's battle with Eels half Mitchell Moses is arguably the bigg...

The Eels have a terrible record against the Roosters, but when Parramatta players talk of the tricolours there’s more respect than hatred.

Eels terminate Jennings' NRL contract AAP 4 hrs ago Pamela Whaley © Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS Parramatta have terminated the contract of Michael Jennings (l) to free up space in the salary cap. Parramatta have terminated the contract of Michael Jennings as they look to free up salary cap space for the remainder of this NRL season and next. The termination of his deal comes as the Eels edge closer to clocking in their roster for 2022, with only half of their squad signed beyond this year. Big name players Mitch Moses, Nathan Brown, Blake Ferguson and Ryan Matterson are all...