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Reynolds vows to return before finals, but more bad luck for Papenhuyzen
Adam Reynolds is aiming for a round 22 return, Nathan Cleary has faith his hamstring will survive the busy period ahead and Ryan Papenhuyzen’s luckless run with injuries continues.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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A bleed apart: Why even 300 stitches can’t stop Cronulla’s hard man
The fearless Cronulla captain says he has received more than 300 stitches to the eyebrows that have split at least 50 times.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Bulldogs win feisty clash as frustrated Tigers finish with 11 men
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.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Murray out for up to eight weeks as off-contract Souths’ players fear Bennett clean-out
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.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
Latrell is back, but struggling Souths still missing $4m of talent
Skipper Cam Murray has welcomed Latrell Mitchell’s return, but warned he would not solve the Rabbitohs’ long list of problems.
- by Christian Nicolussi
The NRL numbers that prove attack is the new black
Defence wins competitions – but attack wins over the fans. Points records are being set in the NRL, and here are the reasons why.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘I’ll ask for his advice’: Hornby to lean on likely Souths’ successor Bennett
The three-time premiers have scored a comprehensive 42-12 win over South Sydney at Accor Stadium.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Paul Zalunardo
South Sydney to offer Bennett three-year deal as Eels pass on supercoach
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.
- by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
‘I have been sacked’: Souths part ways with Demetriou after board meetings
The Rabbitohs board has terminated coach Jason Demetriou’s contract, effective immediately, following the side’s disastrous start to the season.
- by Michael Chammas, Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
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‘We just have to fight’: Arthur stoic after losing Gutherson for five weeks
First, they lost their halfback. Now, Parramatta coach Brad Arthur will be without his skipper for at least a month after he had surgery to repair his injured knee.
- by Christian Nicolussi
D-Day for JD: Souths meeting to decide whether to sack or back Demetriou
The South Sydney board will meet at 8am on Tuesday to discuss the club’s plight, as halfback Lachlan Ilias was granted permission to seek a deal elsewhere.
- by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi