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analysis:A generation of NRL players are close to the end, so who will be the final player standing from the noughties?

With Jared Waerea-Hargreaves announcing his departure from the Roosters there's just a handful of NRL players left who debuted in the first decade of the 2000s. Who will be the last man standing?
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is sent to the sin bin by a referee during a Sydney Roosters NRL game.

In a post-Wighton world, can Kaeo Weekes become the next Canberra Raiders' success story?

In Canberra, where stars are made rather than bought, Kaeo Weekes is a developing player aiming to replace departed superstar Jack Wighton.
A man scores a try in the corner during a rugby league match

'One of the best forwards to wear the Roosters jersey' to retire from NRL after 2024 season

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will go down as one of the Sydney Roosters greatest ever players, says coach Trent Robinson, after the prop announced his retirement.
Jared Waerea Hargreaves walks off the field during an NRL game for the Sydney Roosters.

analysis:Meet the five players set to make their mark on the NRL in 2024

Every new NRL season brings a fresh crop of rookie sensations. Nick Campton lists the five young players set to make an impact in 2024. 
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A player catches the ball during a rugby league training session

Manly decides to leave Schuster at home as NRL opener in Las Vegas draws closer

The Sea Eagles confirm Josh Schuster will miss the team's opening NRL clash in Las Vegas as his troubled run with injury continues.
Josh Schuster

'I looked like the Michelin Man wearing it': Study shows women umpires feel uncomfortable with their provided uniforms

Trailblazing AFL umpire Chelsea Roffey says she once went to a camping store to buy pants because the league-issued uniform was a poor fit — and it's a common problem one study hopes to address.
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Chelsea Roffey

Young 'all good' after neck injury scare, Sipley to miss Vegas after crusher tackle

Dom Young says he is "all good" after a crusher tackle sent him to hospital in the Sydney Roosters' NRL pre-season defeat of Manly.
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Dom Young is on his haunches on the ground as teammates attend to him

NRL issues Broncos' Reynolds, Carrigan with breach notices after public scrap

Brawling Brisbane pair Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan are set to face NRL punishment following their public scuffle that blew up on social media.
Pat Carrigan drinks a beer while sitting alongside Brisbane Broncos Adam Reynolds at the Australian Open.

Almighty defensive effort delivers Indigenous victory in NRL All Stars clash

Indigenous have battened down the hatches and tackled their way to victory over the Māori in the NRL's annual All Stars showdown. 
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A group of rugby league players celebrate a try

Heat stress monitors used 'all the time' in Titans training 'dojo'

Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler says he hopes only positive things come out of an inquest into the death of a NRL player from heat stress.
Des Hasler arrives at court

analysis:It was only a trial, but for one scintillating moment the old Ryan Papenhuyzen roared back to life

Ryan Papenhuyzen can't remember the last time he felt this good and following the try he scored on return from injury it's been a while since he looked so fast. 
A man smiles during a rugby league match

analysis:After betting it all on their past and losing, Wests Tigers are on the hunt for a new future

Last season, the Tigers reached back into their past only to find more misery. Now, with a new coach, a new board and a new roster, they're trying to make some new memories for a generation of fans who have never seen them win. 
A group of rugby league players celebrate a win

Broncos duo front media after Sunday night brawl

The embarassed duo said they shouldn't have allowed themselves to be in that situation.
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'A playful fight that got a little bit heated': Broncos stars 'embarrassed' by footage of drunken scuffle in park

Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan say they should not have put themselves in a position where they were filmed getting into a push and shove in a Brisbane park after a night out.
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Pat Carrigan drinks a beer while sitting alongside Brisbane Broncos Adam Reynolds at the Australian Open.

Vision emerges of Broncos players in nightclub scuffle after fan day

The Broncos are investigating the incident less than three weeks out from the NRL season-opener in Las Vegas.  
Four palyers and coach sit in front of media wall during a press conference in Broncos gear

Cody Walker among five players pulling out of NRL's All Stars game

Indigenous All Stars playmaker Cody Walker is out of Friday's clash with the Māori side in Townsville after the South Sydney star picked up a calf injury.
Cody Walker playing for the Indigenous All Stars.

'Under-reported': The deadly illness affecting young, healthy Australians

Experts say Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss died from an illness that is "massively underestimated".
A Manly rugby league players stands holding an award.

'So, so sorry': Ex-Manly coach tells family of young player who died after training he 'shares heartbreak'

The inquest into the death of Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss heard evidence from former coach Des Hasler who described the 20-year-old as a "beautiful boy".
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Des Hasler arrives at court

Rabbitohs lose Campbell Graham for up to six months with injury

South Sydney centre Campbell Graham will spend up to six months on the sidelines after having surgery to address a lingering sternum injury.
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Campbell Graham holds the ball with his right hand during a 2023 NRL match.

NRL star suspended from driving after blowing over alcohol limit

Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua has pleaded guilty to low-range drink driving before a Townsville magistrate. 
A North Queensland Cowboys player holding a football while running

Manly Sea Eagles player's collapse and death at training session caused by heat stroke, inquest hears

An inquest into the death of Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss hears the 20-year-old experienced exertional heat stroke and had a temperature of 41.9 degrees Celsius before his death in November 2020.
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A Manly rugby league players stands holding an award.

Police officers charged over 'free for all' brawl that left NRL player bloodied and bruised

Two NSW police officers have been charged with assault after a brawl with NRL star Tom Starling on the state's Central Coast more than three years ago.
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Tom Starling looks into the camera with bruising to his face and blood.

Wests Tigers continue roster overhaul, release club's all-time leading tryscorer

The overhaul at Wests Tigers has continued with the club finalising a release settlement with veteran winger David Nofoaluma, the club's longest serving player. 
A player fends off an opponent during a rugby league match

RLPA calls for player's aborted transfer to be line-in-the-sand moment for rugby league

Ronald Volkman's aborted transfer from New Zealand to St George Illawarra has sparked a lengthy blame game and the Rugby League Players Association is calling for heavy sanctions for whoever is responsible. 
A player is taken from the field during a rugby league match

Jarome Luai to join Wests Tigers in 2025 after confirming Panthers departure

Jarome Luai announces he will leave three-time premiers Penrith at the end of the upcoming NRL season after signing a five-year deal with the Wests Tigers.
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Jarome Luai during a 2023 NRL match