The equation for Cronulla is simple, win and they're into the finals, but providing the correct answer requires getting the better of competition leaders Melbourne. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said the game explored "all options" in an attempt to have the Telstra Women's Premiership played this year but its postponement has now been confirmed until early in 2022.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson says he "stands by" his post-game criticism of NRL officiating as he and the club accept $40,000 in breach notices. Departing Bulldogs centre Will Hopoate hasn't ruled out a future return to the NRL as he prepares for his final appearance in the blue and white on Sunday.

The Roosters will welcome three representative stars back for Thursday's match against Canberra. Eels coach Brad Arthur has named an almost unrecognisable team to the one which beat Melbourne last weekend for the derby clash with Penrith as he decided to rest some star players.

The Roosters have been issued a breach notice proposing fines totalling $40,000 for the alleged on-field abuse of match officials and coach Trent Robinson's controversial post-game comments. Four-game Rabbitohs rookie Blake Taafe looms as Latrell Mitchell's replacement.

: James Tedesco says former teammate Latrell Mitchell must "learn a lesson" and temper his playing style after his latest high contact with an opponent ended his and Joey Manu's seasons. With mid-season recruit Tevita Pangai junior making a huge impact, the Panthers are back in the hunt for the minor premiership after their 30 to 16 win over Wests Tigers in Redcliffe on Sunday.

Sharks player Josh Dugan has been hit with a $50,000 fine as part of a breach notice for failing to comply with the NRL’s biosecurity protocols. Brisbane are keen to re-sign star Payne Haas on a long-term deal but are yet to formally table an offer to the NSW Origin representative.

Sea Eagles superstar Tom Trbojevic has been this season's most valuable player despite featuring in only 13 NRL games, according to NRL dot com readers. The last time Wayne Bennett guided a team to a premiership he devised a "practice semis run" with the Dragons in 2010 and the master coach may be employing the same tactics with the Rabbitohs.

The Roosters' top-four hopes and backline stocks have taken another hit with Dale Copley and Adam Keighran sidelined for Friday night's clash against South Sydney. Titans coach Justin Holbrook has run out of patience with off-contract playmaker Ash Taylor dropped and David Fifita benched ahead of the side's crucial clash against Newcastle.

Canberra's board of directors have terminated the contract of centre Curtis Scott after his involvement in a nightclub incident. In a blow for the Rabbitohs, veteran winger Josh Mansour is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

A five-star performance from James Tedesco returned the Roosters to the top four and all-but ended the Dragons' hopes of playing finals footy in 2021. Scans have confirmed Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo suffered a broken jaw during Cronulla's romp over Wests Tigers.