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NRL: Mara's name shouldn't be forgotten

NRL: Goalkicking critical in long season

Is the pressure of goal kicking too much for Shaun Johnson? Justis Kamu looks at the halfback's kicking woes and the other key issues in the NRL from the latest round.

NRL: Trainer denies condoning Sharks drug use

NRL: Johnson keen to see the spark return

'NRL nut' scores record TAB payout

A Wellington punter collected a $250,000 payout from the TAB after successfully picking eight second round NRL winners.

NRL Fantasy: Smith leads the way

NRL: Rabbitohs get there in the end

South Sydney proved just why they remain a long way from being the finished product after labouring their way to a 14-12 win over Cronulla at ANZ Stadium in Sydney last night.

NRL: No rush to play Barba fresh from clinic, says coach

Coach Des Hasler says Ben Barba's welfare is more important than footballing considerations and he won't rush his superstar fullback into the Canterbury side to play Melbourne in Thursday's NRL grand final rematch.

Hurrell regrets SBW scuffle

Chris Rattue: Fighting his own corner SBW's skill

Mr Superstar was Joe Ordinary on debut for the Sydney Roosters in defeat to South Sydney. Little wonder, because he'd spent the off-season getting ready for a joke of a boxing promotion.

The SBW show rolls into town

RTS trying to emulate SBW

Richie Barnett: Warriors need to get out of funk

Self-doubt is crippling the Warriors from what I observed in the round one game against Parramatta.

Set of Six: Cowboys and Storm could be finalists

It may be only round two but it wouldn't be a surprise to see these two teams play in October's grand final.

NRL: Barba back training with Bulldogs

NRL: Bulldogs hold on to beat Eels

Warriors battle their demons

NRL: Dugan no show may be Raiders' final straw