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Family pedigree ensures Hayes can be top prop for Dogs

He dreamt of being a fullback for Canterbury but after a reality check from his grandfather, Harry Hayes is blossoming into a promising Bulldogs front-rower.

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Still no room for Talagi as Penrith fight form slump

Gun recruit Blaize Talagi has again been overlooked for game time even as out-of-sorts Penrith lose more players to injury.

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Knights coach confirms Lucas facing lengthy lay-off

Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien has revealed backrower Dylan Lucas is facing at least six weeks on the sidelines with a "pretty significant" hamstring injury.

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Ponga perfection has Hasler hatching Titans plot

The Gold Coast must shut down Kalyn Ponga when Newcastle travel to Robina, with the Knights fullback having more reasons to showcase his magic.

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Canberra Raiders earmark Pattie as long-term hooker

Canberra have re-signed up-and-coming hooker Owen Pattie, as Tyrone Munro and Brodie Jones ink new NRL deals of their own.

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Dogs-bound Thompson lifts lid on pending Knights exit

Leo Thompson says he wants to make memories in his final season with Newcastle before linking up with Canterbury.

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After Kangaroos snub, Ponga takes Maori All Stars call

Kalyn Ponga turned down a Kangaroos jersey last year but has had no hesitation accepting a call-up for the Maori All Stars.

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In-demand prop Leo Thompson to join NRL's Bulldogs

NRL side Canterbury have signed Newcastle prop Leo Thompson on a four-year deal that will begin in 2026.

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Leo Thompson wants NRL future sorted before round one

Coming into the final season of his Newcastle contract, Leo Thompson does not want to enter the NRL season uncertain as to his playing future.

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Teenager Casey McLean bags four tries as NZ thrash PNG

Teenage winger Casey McLean has bagged four tries as New Zealand thrashed Papua New Guinea to avoid relegation to the second tier of the Pacific Championships.

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Koloamatangi out of Tonga's Pacific Champs Test with NZ

Keaon Koloamatangi won't play in Tonga's must-win Pacific Championships Test with New Zealand.

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Knights appoint Kiwis legend in move to bolster pathways focus

The former NRL and Test great will join the club in coming months.

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Happy Api: Koroisau set to serve NRL ban in Fiji Tests

Wests Tigers captain Apisai Koroisau will be able to use the Pacific Championships to absorb his three-match NRL ban for a dangerous throw.

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Crossland 'twice as keen' to represent NZ after near miss 12 months ago

'Kiwis was always the path I wanted to take for me and my family.'

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Eight debutants in depleted NZ Pacific Champs squad

Stacey Jones has been forced to call up eight debutants and recall a Super League veteran in his first squad as New Zealand's head coach.

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Kiwi call-up for Phoenix Crossland ahead of Pacific Championships

Knights utility named in New Zealand squad.

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Knights' Thompson served ban for hit on Feldt in final

The pain of Newcastle's elimination final loss will linger beyond this season for Leo Thompson, who has received a one-game ban for his shot on Kyle Feldt.

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Cowboys answer critics as they end Knights season

North Queensland have beaten Newcastle 28-16 in their NRL elimination final to set up a clash with Cronulla.

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Close to 50 NRL players walk finals judiciary tightrope

The NRL's judiciary system that punishes players for prior offences has the potential to bite several players on the eve of the finals.

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Toohey's News: Arthur unlikely to join son at Knights

There are suggestions the former Eels coach is likely to stay in England.

Newcastle Herald

Toohey's News: Is shopping Saifiti to rivals worth it?

'How does off-loading him improve the Knights' roster?'

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Ponga returns early as Storm sit out Harry Grant again

Newcastle have been bolstered by the early return of Kalyn Ponga from a foot injury, while Harry Grant is again missing from Melbourne's NRL team.

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Toohey's News: Gun recruiter is Knights' missing link

Knights CEO says latest recruit is 'final piece of the puzzle'.

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Toohey's News: Big signing unlikely despite cap riches

The Knights have close to $500,000 to spend this season.

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Toohey's News: Knights attempt to sign Parramatta teen sensation

The utility back put himself on the open market.

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