CODE NRL

Jarome Luai's visit to the PNG Chiefs has ignited outrage across the NRL — is the Tigers captain about to walk out on a club that's finally flying? The panel debates whether Luai's mid-season PNG trip is a genuine move or a play for more money, why Tigers fans feel betrayed, and whether the Chiefs' tax-free millions are making a mockery of the NRL salary cap.

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Benji Marshall wants the media to back off the Wests Tigers — but Mick can't win either way. He copped it when he wrote they were struggling, and now he's copping it for writing about how well they're going.

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The Dragons board axed Flanagan by "mutual agreement" Monday morning, but the press conference raised more questions than answers

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A rival coach leaks the secret reason Wayne Bennett wants a critical NRL rule change, while the Dragons bid against themselves for Scott Drinkwater. We preview Round 7 tips for Tigers vs Broncos and Eels vs Bulldogs, plus Latrell Mitchell’s position status.

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Parramatta Eels fans booed their team off after a 52-10 humiliation against the Gold Coast Titans, the club's worst home loss since 1995.

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Dave Riccio and Brent Read break down the growing crisis at the St George Illawarra Dragons as they spiral into an 0-5 start. We dive into the friction between board members and the impact of the current club-wide signing freeze that has stalled all roster movements ahead of their clash with Manly.

Plus, we have the latest on Nathan Cleary’s $4.5M contract bombshell. As he celebrates his 200th game tonight, the tax-free figures from the PNG Chiefs have the Panthers facing a massive fight to keep their superstar before the November 1 deadline.

We also go inside the Perth Bears internal tension, with friction erupting between the administration and the Football Department ahead of a high-stakes board meeting this Friday.

Also in our NRL Round 6 Official Preview:

• Tigers v Knights: A top-of-the-table showdown and the $1.2M Kalyn Ponga dilemma.

• Connor Watson: Why the Roosters have granted their utility star permission to negotiate for 2027.

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Shane Flanagan and the St George Illawarra Dragons face an existential crisis after a 32-0 humiliation, with Damien Cook’s contract talks halted. The Brisbane Broncos have also hit a breaking point with a triple injury blow to Reece Walsh, Adam Reynolds, and Ben Hunt.

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St George Illawarra Dragons under fire, Kalyn Ponga to the rescue? Shane Flanagan's job is on the line and the Code NRL panel has found the long-term fix the Dragons need — and it's a bold one.

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The Dragons have equalled their worst ever losing streak after eight straight losses dating back to last season, and their fans have had enough. With Kyle Flanagan sidelined after a serious concussion, two five-eighths could now be running the Red V's attack — and the panel asks whether Shane Flanagan is running out of answers.

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The St George Illawarra Dragons can't win a game in 2026 and the Code NRL boys reckon benching Clint Gutherson and buying AJ Brimson from the Gold Coast Titans is the fix the Red V desperately need.

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