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The Harry Grant dive to earn the Storm a penalty and prevent Nathan Cleary from kicking a match-winning field goal on Thursday night was the best piece of acting since Robin Williams played Mrs Doubtfire.

Rewarding Grant’s theatrics sets a dangerous precedent

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Harry Grant should have been the one penalised for his Oscar winning performance to win a match-defining penalty.

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Reuben Garrick will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. NRL Photos

‘True leader’: Garrick shuts down DCE criticism

Reuben Garrick won’t play again this season, with the injured Sea Eagles star hitting back at suggestions Father Time has finally defeated Daly Cherry-Evans.

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Naufahu Whyte is having a breakout year for the Roosters. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Whyte 'took it personally' to replace Roosters great

Naufahu Whyte had the daunting task of stepping into Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' shoes at the Sydney Roosters, but the Kiwi prop has excelled.

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A report has found contamination in the drainage layer at Sydney's Allianz Stadium. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Unacceptable’ discovery forces $828 million stadium to close for months

Clubs will be locked out when the three-year-old venue is shut immediately after a match during the NRL finals.

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Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out with injury again delivering Souths another crippling blow.

Souths star Latrell Mitchell suffers fresh injury blow

South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has suffered another injury blow and will miss the Indigenous Round clash against Parramatta.

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Andrew Moore (right) has been hospitalised following a heart attack.

Much-loved commentator hospitalised after suffering heart attack

The popular broadcaster is ‘a bit knocked around but in good spirits’ despite being sidelined before the finals.

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Jake Trbojevic has been sidelined after coming off second best in a clash with Josh Papalii. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

'Very confronting' injury steels Manly in finals fight

Jake Trboejvic's concussion rocked teammate and brother-in-law Corey Waddell, who says Manly are looking at their fallen lock as motivation in the finals fight.

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Payne Haas, the best prop in the NRL, may have played his final game for Australia. (Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP PHOTOS)

Broncos superstar to make big call on Samoa defection

Payne Haas is set to switch international allegiances, delivering an almighty boost to Samoa's hopes of winning a World Cup.

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The Panthers celebrate the 2021 premiership - their first of four in a row.

Panthers on brink of emulating NRL’s famous Sainthood

If Penrith go on to win this year’s title, they will have earned the right to join the Saints on the top step of rugby league’s podium.

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Brandon Smith was released without charge after being questioned by police. (Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP PHOTOS)

Mystery as NRL star interviewed by police at airport

The NRL integrity unit has been called in after police said they ‘had cause’ to speak to the high-profile recruit.

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Rabbitoh Jye Gray is the latest NRL player to be tempted by a code switch to a new competition. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Bunnies young gun coy on future after being linked to R360

Young second-rower Jacob Host and 28-gamer Jye Gray haven't ruled out moves away from the NRL as they prepare for latest "Spoon Bowl".

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Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is concerned for the well-being of under-fire trainer Corey Bocking (r). (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Harsh and unfair: Coach Cleary responds to trainer ban

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has launched a passionate defence of under-fire trainer Corey Bocking after the NRL banned him for running in front of a goalkicker.

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Three Tigers players were given a formal warning over offensive hand gestures. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Naden fined as Tigers learn fate over khawd gesture

Three Wests Tigers players accused of making an offensive gesture at Canterbury fans have learned whether they will be sanctioned over the incident.

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