Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has fired the latest shot in the code war, claiming NRL stars are knocking the door down seeking 'something different'.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says NRL players negotiating contracts and announcing departures mid-season is "flawed" after star Jack Wighton signed for Souths.
Tom Burgess has made his own sales pitch for Jack Wighton to come to South Sydney, claiming the Canberra Raider and the Rabbitohs suit each other perfectly.
Maroons hopefuls Corey Horsburgh, Tom Flegler, Tom Gilbert and J'maine Hopgood are making the right moves to put themselves in the State of Origin frame.
Jarryd Hayne will be behind bars awaiting sentence on two counts of rape after the Supreme Court revoked his bail, finding no "special" reason to continue it.
The Raiders have named their squad for their clash against the Dragons on Sunday afternoon, with a number of stars making a return.
Five-eighth Jack Wighton returns from suspension, while front rower Joe...
A brutally physical Canberra beat Brisbane 20-14 at Suncorp Stadium with Corey Horsburgh and a bloodied and brilliant Jordan Rapana playing starring roles.
