The calendar has rolled over to December but it has proven to be a relatively quiet week in the NRL. Still, the Eels have shored up their roster by way of a 1-year extension for Kelma Tuilagi so Sixties, Forty20 and Clint dive into the retention as Jason Ryles reinvests in the current roster once again.

The Tip Sheet looks at the latest from training, including a hugely successful open session at Fairfield. Mitchell Moses has returned early from his representative run with the Kangaroos as the Eels near full strength in the preseason.

Tamika Upton's return to the Broncos has changed the landscape in the NRLW. Newcastle are looking at battler status while the Broncos now look like premiership favourites. Shane Flanagan makes another move in the player market with the nifty pickup of Daniel Atkinson for 2026 while the Titans face losing a talented young prop over missed bonuses.