NRL player movements
Prop shop: Utoikamanu call to spark market moves as Horsburgh requests release
Wests Tigers star Stefano Utoikamanu will make a definitive decision on his future on Friday – and it will have a ripple effect just as another Origin prop seeks a release.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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‘Fully committed’ To’o emerges from Panthers crisis talks. So, what was the problem?
As his closest mates prepare to say farewell to Penrith, the three-time premiership-winning winger has said he will be going nowhere after meeting club officials.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Could Mitchell Moses be next? Why there may be more bad news for embattled Eels
Still reeling from the news that Blaize Talagi is on the move, Parramatta must now face the prospect of Mitchell Moses following suit.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Uncertain times for Eels quartet under new coach
Ryan Matterson, Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo have been linked with moves away from Parramatta, and now forward Bryce Cartwright might be among them. Â
- by George Clarke
Bulldogs enter Utoikamanu race as Richardson says Bateman move creates ‘war chest’
Canterbury has quietly expressed an interest in the Tigers prop – who has a $4 million offer on the table from the Tigers – as details of John Bateman’s return to England emerge.
- by Adam Pengilly
Ryles’ new Eels era won’t include Barrett as Talagi offered fullback chance
The incoming Parramatta coach has opted for a clean break from the Brad Arthur era, while making a final pitch to highly rated youngster Blaize Talagi.
- by Adam Pengilly
Sharks demand explanation for four-tackle set in costly defeat
Cronulla’s loss to the Titans on Friday was overshadowed by a refereeing mistake and a controversial denied try.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Billie Eder and Dan Walsh
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NRL 2024
‘Best of both worlds’: Nawaqanitawase eyes unprecedented Olympic gold-NRL title double
Mark Nawaqanitawase has spoken for the first time about chasing a unique double as the Australian men’s and women’s sevens squad for Paris were unveiled.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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NRL 2024
Olympic gold and NRL premiership: Nawaqanitawase in line for double in cross-code shock
It was thought Mark Nawaqanitawase would have to choose between Olympic gold and a crack at an NRL premiership this season. Instead, he could do both.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Raiders firebrand Horsburgh sent off for fighting during NSW Cup match
The former Queensland representative was one of three players sent from the field in a match against the Warriors.
- by Adam Pengilly, Christian Nicolussi, Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
Dragons and Raiders set to table $4.5 million offers to Utoikamanu
The Wests Tigers prop was this week granted permission to test the market, having turned down the club’s offer of a five-year, $4 million contract extension.
- by Michael Chammas