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NRL 2024
‘You know I barrack for Queensland?’ How Roosters won race for Fifita
Fed up with waiting, Roosters supremo Nick Politis was contemplating pulling the four-year, $3.3 million offer on the table to David Fifita. Then his phone rang.
- by Michael Chammas
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Fifita signs with Sydney Roosters, turns down Panthers
The Roosters have pulled off a major signing coup, beating Penrith to the services of David Fifita on a deal worth $3.3m over four years.
- by Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
Sydney Roosters enter race for Fifita with four-year, $3.3 million deal
The Sydney Roosters have been in private discussions with Fifita and have now offered him a deal to join the club on $800,000 a season.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
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Murray out for up to eight weeks as off-contract Souths’ players fear Bennett clean-out
South Sydney and NSW have been dealt a significant blow with Cameron Murray out with a hip flexor injury, while half the Rabbitohs squad face an anxious wait to see if they are part of Wayne Bennett’s plans.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
South Sydney to offer Bennett three-year deal as Eels pass on supercoach
Parramatta held a board meeting on Wednesday night but they won’t be making at an immediate play for Bennett, who is about to be be offered a three-year deal to return to the Rabbitohs.
- by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
Former Wallabies coach Cheika expresses interest in South Sydney job
Rabbitohs chief executive Blake Solly also said on Wednesday that the club will speak to the Wayne Bennett about a possible return.
- by Michael Chammas, Adam Pengilly and Billie Eder
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NRL 2024
Two meetings, five candidates, one sacked coach: How a day of chaos unfolded at Souths
Russell Crowe wanted his representatives to fight against the coach’s firing. Five hours later, Jason Demetriou’s exit was unanimous. This is their coaching hit-list.
- by Michael Chammas
‘I have been sacked’: Souths part ways with Demetriou after board meetings
The Rabbitohs board has terminated coach Jason Demetriou’s contract, effective immediately, following the side’s disastrous start to the season.
- by Michael Chammas, Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
Another Wallabies star eyes code switch after NRL talks
Carter Gordon is considering a move to rugby league as uncertainty swirls around the future of the Melbourne Rebels.
- by Iain Payten and Michael Chammas
D-Day for JD: Souths meeting to decide whether to sack or back Demetriou
The South Sydney board will meet at 8am on Tuesday to discuss the club’s plight, as halfback Lachlan Ilias was granted permission to seek a deal elsewhere.
- by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
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How the Roosters plan to deal with life after Luke Keary
The three-time premiership winner will finish his decorated career at the end of the season, two months after signing a contract extension.
- by Michael Chammas