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Roosters star Radley 'hurt' by links to Smith case

Trent Robinson has launched a staunch defence of Victor Radley after the Sydney Roosters star was dragged into a police probe centred around Brandon Smith.

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Smith cleared to play for Souths despite police charges

The NRL has decided Brandon Smith can play for South Sydney in the final round, despite the hooker being charged with drug supply and a betting offence.

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Townsend closes curtain on premiership-winning career

Chad Townsend has announced he will retire at the end of 2025, ending a career that included more than 250 NRL games and a premiership at Cronulla.

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Roosters admit halves gamble 'didn't work out'

Trent Robinson has addressed his decision to drop Chad Townsend back to reserve grade a week after parachuting the veteran in to the Sydney Roosters' NRL side.

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Still no room for Brown at Eels despite fresh injury

Parramatta have been forced to reconfigure their spine but there is still no room in the 17 for Newcastle-bound five-eighth Dylan Brown.

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Roosters concede they must aim up to stay with eight

Sydney Roosters players have admitted they need to be better physically against Melbourne, while five-eighth Hugo Savala is battling a new injury concern.

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'Of course' Sandon Smith still part of Roosters' plans

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has explained his decision to preference off-contract veteran Chad Townsend for an NRL recall over Sandon Smith.

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Robinson can't see Manu returning to Roosters this year

If Joey Manu returns to Australia this year, Trent Robinson doesn't believe it'll be at the Sydney Roosters where he became an NRL star across 181 games.

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Mitchell at five-eighth, Townsend cut in halves changes

The NRL is preparing for a halves shake-up in round six as Penrith, the Sydney Roosters, Newcastle and South Sydney confirm key changes.

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Townsend under microscope as Roosters' season falters

Chad Townsend is facing increased scrutiny for his role in the Sydney Roosters' early-season struggles, something hooker Connor Watson believes is unfair.

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Changing of the guard as Roosters enter next evolution

Trent Robinson says his side shouldn't be underestimated just because they have said goodbye to some 1000 NRL games of experience over the off-season.

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Tedesco won't overplay hand like he has in past

James Tedesco admits he has tried to do too much when the Sydney Roosters have been undermanned in previous years, but says it won't happen in 2025.

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Ted talks: Sydney Roosters' top priority after exodus

The Sydney Roosters face several personnel changes in key attacking positions for 2025, but fixing up the club's defence must be the top priority.

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Purdue in three-way battle to play halfback for Cowboys

North Queensland young gun Jaxon Purdue wants to partner Tom Dearden in the halves this year, while his versatility has him in the frame to be in the top 17.

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Sam Walker signs new deal with NRL's Roosters

The Sydney Roosters have re-signed star halfback Sam Walker, who will be at the club until at least the end of the 2027 season.

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Cowboys' prodigal son Clifford shines after lifeline

North Queensland half Jake Clifford left the club the same day No.6 Tom Dearden arrived in 2021 but now the pair hold the halves key to the side's final hopes.

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Cowboys captains 'dialled in' for Knights finals clash

Todd Payten's decision to elevate Reuben Cotter and Tom Dearden to the co-captaincy has reaped rewards ahead of the knockout finals clash with Newcastle.

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Cowboys drop Townsend, Johnson back for Warriors

Chad Townsend has been axed from North Queensland's halves a month out from the finals, while Shaun Johnson headlines a list of NRL returnees in round 24.

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Broncos wallop Cowboys to keep slim finals hopes alive

Brisbane scored 36 unanswered points to stun North Queensland 42-18 in Townsville with centre Kotoni Staggs playing the game of his life.

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Cowboys players unfazed by Holmes testing market

Valentine Holmes has been granted permission to test the market but that hasn't hampered North Queensland's preparations for their clash against Wests Tigers.

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Cherry-Evans kicks Manly into eight with extra-time win

Daly Cherry-Evans has kicked a record-extending seventh golden-point field goal to lead Manly to a dramatic 21-20 win over North Queensland in Townsville.

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Tedesco backs Cowboy Townsend to add value to Roosters

The acquisition of Chad Townsend can ensure a player exodus won't impact the Sydney Roosters' premiership ambitions, captain James Tedesco says.

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Family key to decision on future for Cowboys' Townsend

Chad Townsend is close to agreeing to his final playing contract and says he is a chance of rebuffing NRL interest to finish his career overseas.

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Josh Aloiai should have gone to sin bin for trip: NRL

Josh Aloiai should not have remained on the field after he tripped Daine Laurie during Manly's defeat by Penrith, the NRL's head of football says.

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Boos turn to cheers for Fifita as Titans repel Cowboys

The Gold Coast suffered injury carnage and departing forward David Fifita won over his home crowd in a courageous 20-18 defeat of the Cowboys.

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