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Tuesday, Apr 23

04

‘I’ve moved on’: Mam addresses Vegas ordeal for first time as cavalry return

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Ezra Mam has weighed in for the first time on the Las Vegas scandal that dominated headlines, revealing he will seek out Spencer Leniu ‘when the time is right’.

Saturday, Apr 13

12

Milestone man scores 'outrageous' try

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In his 100th NRL match, Scott Drinkwater crossed for a try — pointing up to his family in the crowd in tribute.

Tuesday, Apr 9

23

I’m all in: Inside the crunch meeting where Latrell vowed to do Souths proud

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Those close to the Rabbitohs superstar feared he may have lost his love for the game. They told him if he didn’t want to play any more, it was time to quit. He then met with Souths.

Wednesday, Apr 3

00

Joey urges Dragons to chase rival young gun

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Andrew Johns has urged the Dragons to chase a Parramatta young gun after allowing Zac Lomax to walk away.

Saturday, Mar 30

20

Packer and Politis bury hatchet after decade-long stand-off

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There is peace again between the two billionaires after a meeting organised in the US by another high-profile businessman, Mark Bouris.

Monday, Mar 25

07

NRL concedes May should have been charged for hit on Walsh

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The NRL have conceded that they were wrong not to charge Panther Taylan May with dangerous contact for his hit which resulted in a facial fracture for Reece Walsh.

Tuesday, Mar 19

08

NRL blocks Triple M from filming interviews after Souths’ complaints over Latrell

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The league has responded to complaints by South Sydney and Nine over Triple M’s ability to film content at games after Latrell Mitchell’s expletive-laden interview went viral.

Wednesday, Mar 6

13

New footage shows reactions after alleged Leniu comment

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New vision shows Ezra Mam and Billy Walters react to an alleged comment made by Spencer Leniu in Las Vegas.

10

Manly think they deserve to go back to Las Vegas. Will the NRL let them?

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Scott Penn has joined Nick Politis in suggesting the two teams who won in Las Vegas should be back next year after he held talks with the president of the San Francisco 49ers about investing in the NRL.

Friday, Mar 1

20

Manly recruit risks missing birth of child to be in Las Vegas

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Nathan Brown is so keen to repay the faith the Sea Eagles have shown in him that he has gone to the US knowing his wife could give birth while he’s away.

06

The Roosters invited us into their inner sanctum. This was their week in America

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Meetings, dinners, bus trips and video sessions. The Roosters opened their doors to the Herald in the week leading up to their opening game of the season in the US.

Saturday, Feb 24

21

Poll reveals how clubs really feel about the NRL’s Las Vegas expedition

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The survey asked club bosses if taking games to Las Vegas over the next five years would yield a big financial benefit for the sport. This is what they said.

Friday, Feb 23

01

NRL boss responds to Las Vegas drug warning

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NRL boss Andrew Abdo responded to a Las Vegas cop's warning to plays over deadly drug fentanyl.

Wednesday, Feb 21

02

The NRL players who can’t party with their teammates in Las Vegas

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When the rest of their teammates let their hair down in Las Vegas next weekend, three players will be stuck in their hotel rooms because they are under 21.

Saturday, Feb 17

20

‘It’s 50 times the opportunity’: Why the NRL believes its Vegas gamble makes business sense

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The NRL has decided to go all-in with its bold Las Vegas gamble, committing to playing games in Sin City for five years. Will it pay off?

08

Swipe left: Manly players ordered off Tinder as part of Vegas security measures

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The Sea Eagles leave for Las Vegas on Wednesday and their head of security has already ordered them to stay away from one thing: Tinder.

Wednesday, Feb 14

‘We want to save lives’: Titmuss family’s emotional plea after rising star’s death

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The final day of evidence into the death of Keith Titmuss is over, but his family hope it’s just the start of the push to recognise the dangers of heat-related illness in sport.

Las Vegas’ top cop gives NRL clubs tips on surviving the Sin City strip

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The NRL can ill afford an off-field scandal during its bold foray into Las Vegas, which is why they have enlisted the help of Sin City’s top cop.

Friday, Feb 9

01

Battles begin: Who triumphs in key selection trials for Queensland clubs?

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The NRL season is nearing, with the trials beginning this weekend to determine a host of selection battles. Who will claim spots among the Queensland clubs?

Thursday, Feb 8

11

Rabbitoh's stars granted US visas

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Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker, Michael Chee Kam and Jack Wighton have all been given visas to enter the US for the Rabbitoh's clash with the Sea Eagles in Las Vegas.

06

Titmuss had rare heart condition at the time of death, inquest told

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The 20-year-old rising rugby league player had a “severe narrowing” of one artery, but it wasn’t the likely cause of his death, a court has heard.

03

‘We’re approved’: Latrell and Cody Walker ready for Vegas after clearing visa hurdle

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Souths superstar Latrell Mitchell emerged from the US consulate in North Sydney declaring he is ‘ready to go’ after a meeting regarding his visa for Las Vegas.

Wednesday, Feb 7

11

NRL stars visit US Embassy as Vegas visa race tightens

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Reece Walsh, Luke Brooks and Tristan Sailor fronted the US Consulate General on Wednesday in the hopes of securing a visa to play in the NRL's historic round one double-header in Las Vegas next month.

Tuesday, Jan 23

23

Two police officers charged with assaulting NRL star

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Raiders star Tom Starling was originally charged by police over a violent incident in a Central Coast bar.

Monday, Jan 15

10

Cooper Johns quit footy for Kyle and Jackie O. And to take down his famous father

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Cooper Johns on why he quit football at just 24 – and his plans to bring down his dad, Matty Johns.

Friday, Jan 12

05

Former Broncos player faces decision in sexual assault case

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Former NRL player Teui “TC” Robati is due to decide how he will respond to a sexual assault charge after mediation with prosecutors broke down.

Monday, Dec 25

22

Rising Raiders recruit killed in crash

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Raiders recruit Troy Dargan was killed in a motorcycle crash in the Cook Islands.

07

Former Rabbitohs player dies after motorcycle crash in Cook Islands

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The 26-year-old footballer, who had recently joined the Canberra Raiders, was holidaying with family when the tragedy occurred.

Monday, Dec 11

05

Junior Amone avoids jail over hammer attack but NRL career in balance

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The young Dragons star was found guilty of a violent attack on a tradie near his Wollongong home. Now the NRL will decide whether to tear up his contract.

Wednesday, Nov 29

02

Queensland police charge man over theft of NRL star’s jerseys

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Several jerseys belonging to Jaxson Paulo, including the one in which he made his NRL debut at South Sydney, were allegedly stolen from his parents’ home.