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DANE ELDRIDGE: The crackerjack contest at Commbank Stadium will also provide a glimpse at a budding generational rivalry that will shape the fortunes of club and state for the next decade.

You read here it first. Penrith won’t win this year’s premiership because the Warriors will take out the title for the first time.

The appointment of Matt King as the next Blues coach has already been met with the predictable criticism. Here’s why it’s the right call.

In any other universe Cronulla would be a bona fide title threat, if only they weren’t Cronulla. 

Matt King has never been a senior head coach but will replace Laurie Daley as the new boss of the NSW State of Origin side in the 2027 series.

Laurie Daley faced enormous criticism during his time as NSW coach but he ensured he finishes a winner after stepping down from the role.

Before a ball has been kicked, the Papua New Guinea franchise has made its mark on the NRL. But it’s also made headway where it’s least expected.

Benji Marshall must show Adam Doueihi the door if he wants to maintain his credibility after yet another train wreck of a week at the Wests Tigers.

The key man swiftly pulled himself out of this weekend’s line-up and left the club.

Susie Bradley has broken her silence on her split from former NRL star Todd Carney, revealing an alleged ‘betrayal’ behind their separation just months after the couple welcomed their second child.

For almost eight years, Lance Thompson’s death was publicly described as a medical episode.

Xavier Willison has one of the great tattoos on his right leg, and that image could play an ironic role in him earning a new mega deal at the Broncos.

Three try assists and a late goal from the sidelines from star fullback Reece Walsh have helped Brisbane edge past Penrith in a 14-12 NRL thriller.

Four-time NRL premiership winner Jarome Luai admits being told he was unwanted by Wests Tigers beyond 2026 took ‘a bit of time to process’.

It has taken a bit of the shine off his big move to PNG in 2028, but a gap year at Parramatta could work well for both parties.

Benji Marshall has cleared the air on why Jarome Luai is leaving the Wests Tigers as it was revealed where the out-of-favour NRL star will play next season.

Melbourne have taken a huge hit to their finals hopes with just six rounds left in the season.

The couple avoided receiving a prognosis and stayed in denial right up until their worst fears were confirmed, but are now fully aware of the battle ahead.