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Ashley Klein.

The NRL needs to stand down Ashley Klein from Origin

Plus, the selection of Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase in the NSW side following the withdrawal of Bulldogs pair Stephen Crichton and Jacob Kiraz has left his club fuming.

  • Danny Weidler

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Isaiya Katoa celebrates scoring against the Roosters.

Blue in waiting: How Katoa’s masterclass orchestrated Roosters’ demise

Isaiya Katoa has ensured he remains at the forefront of Blues consideration with a masterclass against Sydney to thrust the Dolphins into the NRL’s top four. 

  • Nick Wright
The Dolphins celebrate a Kodi Nikorima try.

Dolphins leapfrog Roosters into top four with thumping win

Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa returned from NSW camp to star in a 48-10 thrashing of the Sydney Roosters and secure his side’s sixth win in a row.

  • Dominic Brock
Roosters coach Trent Robinson and former Roosters player Kane Evans.

‘We have to do better’: Robinson admits Roosters could have done more for Kane Evans

Trent Robinson has deflected praise for his and the Roosters support for Kane Evans, instead focusing on how rugby league can improve support for gay players.

  • Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans has come out as gay.

‘I know that I’m gay’: Former NRL enforcer Kane Evans comes out in emotional interview

The ex-Roosters, Parramatta and Fiji star has detailed his battles with alcohol and substance addiction and mental health while wrestling with his sexuality.

  • Dan Walsh
Mitchell Pearce, coaching the Catalans Dragons in France.

Whatever happened to Mitchell Pearce? Well, he moved to Europe, gave up the grog and converted to Islam

The former NRL hellraiser has resettled in France, where he is assistant coach at the Catalans Dragons rugby league team.

  • Peter FitzSimons
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Mark Nawaqanitawase scores against Canberra.

Nawaqanitawase scores hat-trick as Roosters shut out Raiders for first time

Mark Nawaqanitawase has made a triumphant return from ankle surgery, providing the fireworks as the Roosters shut out Canberra 26-0.

  • Dominic Brock
Jeral Skelton was fined for pulling Xavier Savage’s hair.

‘Long hair? Fair game’: Why it’s time to stop punishing NRL players for pulling hair

The NRL’s embrace of the mullet and its many variations is just one good reason the NRL should no longer punish players for yanking the locks of an opponent.

  • Christian Nicolussi
The Roosters past two games have not been pretty.

Riddle of the Roosters: Why does the NRL’s most talented team fluctuate so wildly?

The Roosters have arguably the best roster in the competition, yet they can swing wildly from Harlem Globetrotters to Washington Generals – often more than once in the same game.

  • Dan Walsh
Ethan Strange will make his debut for NSW on Wednesday night

Ethan Strange is the hottest playmaker in the game. So why did the Roosters let him go?

The Roosters rarely lose players they want to keep, but it’s fair to say they dropped the ball when it came to the NSW debutant.

  • Christian Nicolussi