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Crichton stands out from pack to be on cusp of history

A pledge to no longer rely on other players after leaving Penrith for Canterbury has put Stephen Crichton in career-best form for the Bulldogs and NSW.

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Samoa want wide, experienced squad for next World Cup

Samoa coach Ben Gardiner will use a historic tour of England to help build his squad for the next World Cup, wanting a three-year commitment from players.

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Wilson lifts Dogs to last-gasp win over Eels

Blake Wilson's late try has helped Canterbury defeat Parramatta 22-18 to move into the NRL's top eight.

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'Let down my state': Suaalii remorseful after Walsh hit

Blues coach Michael Maguire has ridiculed claims his side targeted Maroons No.1 Reece Walsh, as NSW's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii apologised for his reckless tackle.

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Pressure nothing new for NSW debutant Suaalii

NSW debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii comes under the spotlight once again on Wednesday, but pressure is nothing new for the Sydney Roosters young gun.

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Fractured rib cruels Staggs ahead of NSW audition

Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs is out of the clash with Gold Coast with a rib injury, and his hopes of a NSW recall are in tatters.

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Luai sets the scene with 'Penrith Bulldogs' sledge

Jarome Luai believes the foundations of Penrith's success are already starting to show at Canterbury, with four ex-Panthers playing under Cameron Ciraldo.

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Cleary wants compensation as rivals raid Penrith kids

Ivan Cleary believes Penrith should be compensated for player development as their junior nursery is raided by NRL rivals.

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Asofa-Solomona set for JWH showdown in Storm return

Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named for his first NRL game of the season as Melbourne head north to take on the Sydney Roosters.

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Ciraldo won't make Crichton a lock at fullback for Dogs

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is backing Stephen Crichton to seize the chance of playing at fullback.

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Cook axed by Souths as Parramatta dump Sivo

Jason Demetriou has axed NSW State of Origin hooker Damien Cook as his South Sydney coaching career goes on the line against Cronulla.

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Roosters' Young facing ban, binned Radley not charged

Victor Radley has been cleared by the NRL match review over a tackle that saw him sin-binned, while Sydney Roosters teammate Dom Young faces a two-game ban.

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Bunker over-reacted in send off, sin bin: Roosters

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson insists the bunker were too harsh in sending off Dom Young and sin-binning Victor Radley in his side's loss to Canterbury.

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No grudge over Dogs captaincy call: ex-skipper Mahoney

Canterbury hooker and former co-captain Reed Mahoney insists Cameron Ciraldo was right to bring in a replacement as Bulldogs skipper.

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'Minister' Tetevano to preach hard training at Bulldogs

Zane Tetevano's reverence for tough training earned him the nickname 'The Minister' at Penrith, and the Bulldogs hope he'll preach a similar ethos in 2024.

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Penrith on precipice of greatness in Australian sport

Penrith have several challengers standing between them and an NRL four-peat, but another title this year would break records in 21st-century Australian sport.

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Last Dance? Tide rising against Penrith ahead of push for NRL four-peat

The Panthers showed signs in Wigan that the departure of several stars will make it tough to again defend their rugby league crown

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Crichton wants to return Burton to his old best at Dogs

Canterbury's left-edge attack could be the best in the NRL, but Stephen Crichton knows he must help unlock Matt Burton if the Dogs are to fulfil that potential.

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Burton on report as Dogs lose to Sharks in NRL trial

Matt Burton has been placed on report for a high tackle as Canterbury went down 12-6 to Cronulla in a error-ridden pre-season fixture at Belmore.

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Crichton replaces Mahoney, Burton as Bulldogs captain

Reed Mahoney and Matt Burton have been replaced by Stephen Crichton as Canterbury captain ahead of the 2024 NRL season.

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Size doesn't matter in NRL for lightweight Dogs: Mann

Kurt Mann believes Canterbury's lighter and more mobile pack can be a hand not a hindrance as they aim to rebound from last year's disastrous NRL campaign.

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Crichton named in centres for Bulldogs' final NRL trial

Off-season recruit Stephen Crichton is increasingly unlikely to start the year at fullback for Canterbury after being named at centre for their final trial.

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Pain washes away for 'still speedy' Bulldog Xerri

Bronson Xerri felt four years of pain wash away with a try on his return from a doping ban, and insists he still has pace to burn at Canterbury.

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Panthers back May to hit ground running at centre

Penrith's Taylan May will be tasked with replacing superstar centre Stephen Crichton when he returns from a year on the sidelines.

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Key players will try to deliver the goods for NRL clubs

A new year of NRL awaits, with each club relying heavily on experienced stars or rising youngsters to step up in key areas in 2024.

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