The NRL has backed Kasey Badger amid criticism of her officiating,as it emerged the referee has taken to deactivating her social media accounts before games to avoid reading hateful comments.
Wests Tigers’ refusal to give up while staring down defeat in Bathurst last month convinced the Panthers flyer Sunia Turuva to join Benji Marshall’s rebuild.
The Storm fullback will spend up to six weeks on the sideline with a fibula fracture,while Adam Reynolds is aiming for a round 22 return.
The fearless Cronulla captain says he has received more than 300 stitches to the eyebrows that have split at least 50 times.
Reed Mahoney was involved in an ugly melee for a second straight game as tensions boiled over in his Bulldogs side’s 22-14 victory over the Tigers.
South Sydney and NSW have been dealt a significant blow with Cameron Murray out with a hip flexor injury,while half the Rabbitohs squad face an anxious wait to see if they are part of Wayne Bennett’s plans.
Skipper Cam Murray has welcomed Latrell Mitchell’s return,but warned he would not solve the Rabbitohs’ long list of problems.
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The three-time premiers have scored a comprehensive 42-12 win over South Sydney at Accor Stadium.
Parramatta held a board meeting on Wednesday night but they won’t be making at an immediate play for Bennett,who is about to be be offered a three-year deal to return to the Rabbitohs.
The Rabbitohs board has terminated coach Jason Demetriou’s contract,effective immediately,following the side’s disastrous start to the season.