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Matt Burton has been cleared to test the open market 👀

Phil Gould says the Bulldogs keep last rights, with NRL free agency opening on November 1.

https://t.co/6P5GcjxCbx

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Tom Starling is off to Super League ✈️

The Raiders hooker has signed a three-year deal with St Helens, where he'll link up with new coach Kevin Walters from 2027.
https://t.co/BuuoiXyfIe

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Tonga stay unbeaten at the World Cup 🇹🇴

Seven tries to none against Lebanon at CommBank Stadium, including a 90-metre runaway try from Tolutau Koula. Samoa next 👀
https://t.co/X4nmeDFhoP

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Full time: Tonga 36 Lebanon 0

Tonga stay unbeaten at the Rugby League World Cup, with doubles to Sione Katoa and Jojo Fifita at CommBank Stadium.

#RLWC2026 #NRL

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Samuela Fainu has signed a two-year extension with the Wests Tigers, locking the young backrower in until the end of 2029 ✍️

https://t.co/Py8Txcr00u

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Cooper Bai has reportedly told the Titans he won't re-sign, with the Storm and Roosters joining the PNG Chiefs in the race for the 19-year-old forward 👀

https://t.co/vWA8zQ7lWN

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🚨 🏉 Bradman Best has confirmed he'll test the open market when NRL free agency opens on November 1.

Hot take: Best should leave the Knights. Agree or disagree?

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Full time: Samoa 76 Wales 0

Fetu Samoa ran in 14 tries at CommBank Stadium, with Tyra Ekepati scoring a hat-trick and Pauline Piliae-Rasabale kicking 10 goals.

#RLWC2026 #SAMvWAL

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Half time: Samoa 40 Wales 0
Seven first-half tries for Fetu Samoa at CommBank Stadium, two to Tyra Ekepati.

#RLWC2026 #Samoa #Wales

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The NRL 2027 draw is reportedly set for release on Monday 16 November, the day after the World Cup final 🗓️

And the Perth Bears are tipped to host Souths in their first NRL match 🐻👇
https://t.co/ThAdxwAwVx

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AJ Brimson has reportedly been offered a three-year, tax-free deal worth about $750k a season by the PNG Chiefs 💰

But a standoff with the Titans over his early release is holding things up 👇
https://t.co/bWepCuKhNq

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🚨 Israel Folau retires from professional sport

The former Storm and Broncos star, Wallaby and GWS Giant has officially called time on his three-code career. He'll still play in January's Nines Premier League on the Gold Coast.

#NRL

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Samuela Fainu is staying at the Wests Tigers 🐯

The second-rower has re-signed on a $1.6 million deal after lengthy negotiations, and says Benji Marshall's family values sold him on staying 👇
https://t.co/Wa6btn8DWG

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🚨 🏉 The Roosters are surprise favourites to land Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu, and they're also chasing Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth.

If Bondi can only land one, who should it be? Utoikamanu or Farnworth?

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🚨 Jasmin Strange ruled out of the World Cup

Scans have confirmed the Roosters NRLW premiership forward tore her ACL at England training, days out from their clash with the Jillaroos in Perth. Lucy Murray comes into the back row.

#RLWC2026 #NRLW

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Walker. Farnworth. Utoikamanu. 🤯

If the Roosters land all three, it would rank among the best off-seasons any NRL club has ever had. Here's how the premiers' war chest could play out from 1 November 👇
https://t.co/R9ReQ8eTGe

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⏰ Decision time for Sam Walker

The Roosters have reportedly given their premiership-winning halfback until Monday to answer on a new deal, with a $350,000-a-year pay rise on the table. Walker is said to prefer staying 👇
https://t.co/c2V1wCRR42

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The Roosters have emerged as surprise favourites to sign Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu when NRL free agency opens on 1 November 🐓

The report says Bondi want him to take over from Lindsay Collins as their forward leader from 2028 👇
https://t.co/gNg6jrEqNu

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Sam Verrills is set to return to the Roosters in 2027 🐓

The 2019 premiership hooker is reportedly on a one-year development deal worth about $80,000, and the price tag has fans scratching their heads.

Full story 👇
https://t.co/T8EVFrnu8g

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Joey Manu could be back at the Roosters in 2027 🐓

The club is set to open talks on a guest stint for the back half of the season, before he joins the PNG Chiefs in 2028, Nine reports.

Full story 👇
https://t.co/ruCm9onaLC