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Tedesco named new Kangaroos captain

James Tedesco will be Australia's new captain as they aim to seal a third-straight Rugby League World Cup title.

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As South Sydney close in on an unlikely grand final berth, Latrell Mitchell is becoming a rugby league superhero

If a child dreamed up a rugby league player, they'd play like Latrell Mitchell, writes Nick Campton. So can the South Sydney star take his team all the way?

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Souths risk wasteful run in prelim final

South Sydney are at risk of joining the Western Suburbs team of 1958-1963 as the only sides to not win a premiership after five straight grand final qualifiers.

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Mitchell thriving on attention from haters

Latrell Mitchell claims knowing his haters are watching his NRL finals run closely is helping him thrive, embracing the pressure since his move to South Sydney.

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Red-hot Rabbitohs defeat Sharks to win a shot at NRL grand final

South Sydney defeated Cronulla 38-12 in their elimination final to set up a preliminary final against Penrith and a shot at a 2022 grand final berth

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Cook grateful to NRL rival for coffee runs

South Sydney's Damien Cook is grateful to his new-born Jagger and coffee deliveries from NRL rival Dale Finucane for getting him through COVID isolation.

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Souths' Walker puts contract talk on hold

South Sydney announced they have secured Lachlan Ilias' future this week but his halves partner Cody Walker is less keen to rush into contract negotiations.

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Rabbitohs re-sign young halfback Ilias

In the lead-up to the finals, Lachlan Ilias has signed a new contract extension that will keep him at the South Sydney Rabbitohs until the end of 2025.

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Fading Broncos roll NRL dice with Gamble

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has promoted out-of-favour half Tyson Gamble to the starting side in a bid to keep his side's waning finals hopes alive.

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Souths shrug off latest stadium lock-out

The South Sydney playing group are unfazed by Venues NSW's move to block them from training at Allianz Stadium ahead of the first NRL game at the new ground.

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Change to COVID rule not so easy for NRL

Even if the government reduces the isolation period mandated nationwide, NRL players will need to meet three criteria to return to play after testing positive.

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Cook out for Souths with COVID-19

Damien Cook has been ruled out of South Sydney's last two regular-season NRL matches after testing positive to COVID-19.

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Storm make Munster 'impressive' NRL offer

Cameron Munster's agent Braith Anasta says choosing whether to take up an offer to stay with Melbourne will be the hardest decision of the playmaker's life.

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South Sydney Rabbitohs planning for grand final glory in rematch with Penrith Panthers

As South Sydney gear up for a grand final rematch with Penrith, the in-form Rabbitohs are making no secret of their ambitions to go one better this season.

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Wetland Revival Trust hopes to raise funds to buy Wirra-Lo conservation property in Victoria

Thirty threatened species live on a conservation property in northern Victoria but its current owners are selling up. The Wetland Revival Trust hopes to buy the property to continue the environmental efforts.

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Rabbitoh Latrell can get even better: Cook

Latrell Mitchell has inspired South Sydney to three straight wins since his return from injury but hooker Damien Cook believes his best is still yet to come.

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Cook provides Blues perfect Origin recipe

Damien Cook may have had to settle for a bench role in State of Origin II but the Blues hooker says he's enjoying taking on Queensland while fully fresh.

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Haas out of Origin as Blues bank on McLean

Payne Haas won't play for NSW in Origin III with Jordan McLean named to replace him in next Wednesday's series decider at Suncorp Stadium.

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Johns backs Mitchell's selfless NSW call

South Sydney's Latrell Mitchell has ruled himself out of contention for a spot in State of Origin III, winning the admiration of Andrew Johns in the process.

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Blues’ State of Origin reputations on line as weight of expectation falls on Maroons

NSW coach Brad Fittler will be under the microscope in Game 2 against Queensland, who can no longer enjoy the element of surprise

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Will Api Koroisau's shock State of Origin start be the spark New South Wales need to save the series?

Damien Cook had started every Origin match Brad Fittler had ever coached - until now. Will Api Koroisau's shock elevation to the starting side be the spark the Blues need to save the series?

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Koroisau to start for Blues in Origin II

Api Koroisau has stormed into NSW's starting side for the second game of the State of Origin series, while Siosifa Talakai and Matt Burton will debut.

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State of Origin I: The five moments that stole the spotlight as Queensland defeat New South Wales 16-10

From Jack Wighton proving early that his selection at centre was warranted, to some glittering Cameron Munster magic, these were the five moments that stole the spotlight in Queensland's gutsy victory over New South Wales in Origin I.

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New rules, but same frantic Origin ahead

NSW hooker Damien Cook believes the NRL's new rules that have slightly slowed down the speed in the regular season will barely impact on State of Origin.

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Brad Fittler's New South Wales Origin team is a side built on big swings

New South Wales's shock decision to drop Josh Addo-Carr is a classic Brad Fittler selection curveball, writes Nick Campton.

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