Nathan Cleary is not the only Penrith star racing the clock to overcome shoulder surgery in time for next year’s season opener Las Vegas.
A secret survey has been sent out to all clubs for feedback in time for next season,and seemingly no issue has been spared – with the bunker officiating front and centre after Ivan Cleary’s blast.
Jarome Luai won’t join his new teammates for training until the new year as he wants to tour England with Samoa.
Despite the Nelson Asofa-Solomona suspension,Melbourne look primed to end Penrith’s remarkable run.
The champion halfback kept a hand problem secret for a fortnight. But it’s the shoulder which will be most scrutinised as he was warned it could go in the first minute of the decider.
Ivan Cleary’s record breakers are favourites to kick off the finals series,pending last-round results. But they also have their eyes on how to get back to their new home as quickly as possible in 2026.
Kai Pearce-Paul initially thought it was just like any other graze. But after taking a second look,he realised he had a serious problem.
The Broncos have confirmed Reece Walsh suffered a hand fracture in their win over North Queensland,while Ezra Mam is out after surgery.
Ethan Lowe had alleged he had suffered permanent paralysis to one side of his body after a tackle ended his career in 2020 in what was a test case for NRL players challenging the current policy.
Cameron Munster returns from a lengthy injury lay-off for ladder leaders Melbourne – but confirmed he will require double hip surgery at the end of the year.
Lowe has a spinal injury which means he can’t recognise he is burning his hand in the kitchen and sometimes falls over uncontrollably. The NRL’s insurer won’t let him claim under the game’s policy.