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.
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.
Cronulla’s loss to the Titans on Friday was overshadowed by a refereeing mistake and a controversial denied try.
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.
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.
The former Queensland representative was one of three players sent from the field in a match against the Warriors.
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.
Wests Tigers have given star prop Stefano Utoikamanu permission to officially negotiate with rival clubs in order to bring his contract saga to a head.
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says NRL-bound Carter Gordon will still be considered for Wallabies duties this winter.
St George Illawarra are willing to offer Damien Cook a two-year deal but would require South Sydney to contribute to his salary in 2025.
Dual international Mat Rogers backs Carter Gordon to be a success in rugby league after the 23-year-old joined the Des Hasler revolution on the Gold Coast.