NRL round-up: Thompson stars for Wests, Oldfield bags hat-trick, Rabbitohs remain top
There were a couple of comfortable scorelines in Round 18 of the NRL.
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Gold Coast put the blocks on Elliot’s move to Leigh
Gold Coast utility back Brendan Elliot will not be joining Leigh for the rest of the season, according to reports Down Under.
Sydney Roosters confirm Ryan Hall move
Leeds winger Ryan Hall is to join NRL side Sydney Roosters on a two-year deal.
NRL star Luke Lewis to retire at end of campaign
Former Australia and New South Wales ace Luke Lewis will hang up his boots at the end of the 2018 season.
St George Illawarra Dragons sign Korbin Sims
St George Illawarra Dragons have signed front-rower Korbin Sims from Brisbane Broncos on a three-year deal from 2019.
Michael Oldfield and Siliva Havili sign new Canberra deals
Michael Oldfield and Siliva Havili have signed contract extensions with Canberra until the end of 2020.
Leeds star Ryan Hall ‘in talks’ with Sydney Roosters
Leeds winger Ryan Hall has been linked with a move to Sydney Roosters for 2019.
Canberra star Jack Wighton suspended for 10 weeks and handed massive fine
The NRL has suspended Canberra full-back Jack Wighton for 10 weeks and he has been fined $30,000 for his involvement in a pre-season incident.
NRL want Australia tours of Great Britain to return and Oceania Cup brought in
The NRL is coming up with plans to bring back the Australia Kangaroo tours of Great Britain as well as a new Oceania Cup and Four Nations.
Cronulla land Josh Morris for 2019
Josh Morris has signed a two-year contract with Cronulla from 2019 due to Canterbury’s salary cap crisis.
Reports Down Under link Blake Austin to Warrington Wolves
Reports from Australia are linking five-eighth Blake Austin with Warrington Wolves for the 2019 season.
Sam Thaiday announces retirement in fascinating fashion
Brisbane Broncos forward Sam Thaiday has announced he will retire at the end of the current season…dressed as an older version of himself.
Michael Jennings set to become most expensive reserve grade player
Former Australian centre Michael Jennings is set to feature in the Intrust Super Premiership this weekend, making him the most expensive player in the competition
NRL.com report Ben Barba is set for early release from St Helens
NRL.com have reported that St Helens fullback Ben Barba may leave the Super League on 'compassionate grounds' and could return to former side Cronulla Sharks at the end of...
Tim Roby stood down by NRL following missed controversial call
The NRL have stood down English referee Tim Roby from this weekend’s action following a missed pass in Cronulla’s late win over New Zealand Warriors
Parramatta win race to sign Blake Ferguson
Parramatta Eels have won the race to sign Sydney Roosters winger Blake Ferguson on a three-year deal from 2019.
Darren Nicholls to become oldest NRL rookie ever
Darren Nicholls will become the oldest ever NRL rookie on Thursday when he makes his debut for St George Illawarra Dragons, aged 29.
Ryan Hoffman to retire at end of season
Melbourne star Ryan Hoffman has announced that he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.
Sia Soliola rejects Super League interest to extend Canberra stay
Sia Soliola turned down interest from Super League to sign a new two-year deal with Canberra.
NRL round-up: Smith and Storm show, Manly cause upset, England stars back up Denver
If anything, the Denver Test has put some added form into the NRL-based England internationals.
Huddersfield pull out of Jackson Hastings race
Huddersfield have pulled out of the chase to sign former Manly half-back Jackson Hastings.