Shane Richardson is confident the Wests Tigers will be able to retain star front-rower Stefano Utoikamanu, despite a number of "very unusual" clauses in his contract. The 23-year-old, who is regarded as one of the best young players in the NRL, will technically become available to rival clubs at the end of the year should the Tigers miss the finals and he not be selected for State of Origin for at least two matches. The clauses, which sees Utoikamanu hold an option in his favour for 2025, were installed by previous management at Concord in a bid to keep the prop happy. READ MORE: Surprise JF ..read more

Phil Gould has questioned whether Ben Hunt will remain in the Queensland lineup for this year's State of Origin series, with coach Billy Slater facing a huge selection dilemma. With less than two months until the series kicks off, all the attention has turned towards the fullback debate for the Maroons, with incumbent star Reece Walsh and last year's Dally M Medal winner Kalyn Ponga both fighting for the No.1 jumper. There have been suggestions that both men could fit into Slater's final 17 for the opening game, which would likely see Hunt or Harry Grant miss out. READ MORE: NBA player banne ..read more

NFL legend Jason Kelce has revealed he lost his Super Bowl ring in bizarre fashion during a ridiculous food-inspired competition alongside his brother, Travis. The retired Eagles star, who hung up the boots at the end of the 2023-24 campaign, has been enjoying his new freedom without the constraints of professional sport. However, during the recent "Lombaby Games" - a live show hosted by the brothers - Kelce managed to lose his most prized possession in a tub fool of Skyline chili, which was filled with replica Super Bowl rings. READ MORE: Surprise JFH replacement emerges amid Penrith scrambl ..read more

Central Coast Mariners have been left stranded and forced to postpone a crucial A-League fixture against Adelaide, as floods in Dubai continue to wreak havoc. After a gruelling 1-1 AFC Cup draw against Abdysh-Ata Kant in Kyrgyzstan earlier this week, the Aussie club were on their way home when the major disruptions began. Due to a chaotic weather event in Dubai, the side has been stuck in huge travel delays and their scheduled fixture with Adelaide on Sunday has been scrapped. READ MORE: Surprise JFH replacement emerges amid Penrith scramble READ MORE: 'I hate rugby league': Sad decline of f ..read more

Barcelona has been fined over $40,000 AUD by UEFA after their fans used Nazi salutes and monkey gestures at a Champions League game against PSG last week. The governing body said the proven charge of “racist behavior” followed images circulating of misconduct by some fans at Parc des Princes on April 11 (AEST). UEFA also deferred a one-game ban on selling tickets to Barcelona fans for an away game in the Champions League next season for a probationary period of one year. READ MORE: Surprise JFH replacement emerges amid Penrith scramble READ MORE: 'I hate rugby league': Sad decline of former st ..read more

Trent Robinson has declared his frustrations over a try from Melbourne's Eliesa Katoa, claiming, "The rules are really clear". The coach of the Tricolours team said that inconsistent enforcement of the disruptor rule during games has lost his team crucial points in matches since round two. However, the three-time premiership-winning coach refrained from attributing the Roosters loss to the Melbourne Storm on Thursday night to errors and penalties. READ MORE: Surprise JFH replacement emerges amid Penrith scramble READ MORE: 'I hate rugby league': Sad decline of former star READ MORE: The 'first ..read more

The Melbourne Storm have held off a fierce Sydney Roosters' side in a well-fought 18-12 victory at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night. A last-minute try from Xavier Coates saved the Storm from heading into a golden-point battle, while all eyes remained on Cameron Munster who was sent to the bin for a professional foul. A dead ball in-goal by Jahrome Hughes saw the Storm star marched to the bin, with the referee awarding a penalty for his professional foul on Roosters captain James Tedesco. READ MORE: Surprise JFH replacement emerges amid Penrith scramble READ MORE: 'I hate rugby league': Sad ..read more

Jake Granville's time at the Cowboys looks to be coming to an end as Sea Eagles hooker Karl Lawton prepares to make the move North. Twenty-eight-year-old Lawton has agreed to the terms of a two-year deal at the Cowboys, with Granville off contract at the end of this season. Granville was a crucial player in the Cowboys' premiership success in 2015 and also took to the field in the club's 2017 grand final defeat. READ MORE: Surprise JFH replacement emerges amid Penrith scramble READ MORE: 'I hate rugby league': Sad decline of former star READ MORE: The 'first question' Australia's Olympians a ..read more

The Penrith Panthers will be left with a massive hole in their forward pack, with the departure of star prop James Fisher-Harris set to send Penrith searching through the market to fill the gap. The three-time premiership player announced he will be joining the New Zealand Warriors on a four-year deal after eight seasons with Penrith. Fisher-Harris was granted a release from the remaining two years on his contract to return home on compassionate grounds on Wednesday. READ MORE: NBA player banned for life in severe punishment READ MORE: Champions crash out in 'extraordinary' penalty drama READ ..read more

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