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NRL preview: Cleary out for Panthers, Souths make changes

Round 9 of the NRL season kicks off with three big games, with the Rabbitohs up against the Panthers, the Sea Eagles hosting the Raiders and the Broncos taking on the Roo

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ROUND 8

Tigers cop the worst bunker call ever

Today we take a look at a disallowed try to Tigers hooker Api Koroisau, admire a fast-moving Sharks tactic, wonder what on earth Maika Sivo was thinking, and marvel at the defence of the Panthers.

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ROUND 8

Sivo brain snap sums up Eels' woes

Manly have piled more pressure on Parramatta after another second-half capitulation condemned the Eels to a 32-18 loss at Brookvale.

ROUND 8

Roosters douse the Dragons' revival fire

This week we look at the disappointing Anzac Day performance of the Dragons against the Roosters, ask whether the Titans' season has turned a corner, and criticise the awful jersey worn by the Rabbitohs.

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ROUND 8

NRL's sure thing, coin toss and roughie games

Tipping eight winners each weekend is going to be near impossible, so each week we'll give you extra help with three standout games.

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NRL teams: Knights pick rookie to replace Ponga

The NRL season enters Round 8 with some teams really struggling to maintain their energy levels and their premiership aspirations.

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