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Michael Chammas is a sports reporter with The Sydney Morning Herald

‘You know I barrack for Queensland?’ How Roosters won race for Fifita
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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
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NRL 2024

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

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
Murray out for up to eight weeks as off-contract Souths’ players fear Bennett clean-out
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NRL 2024

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

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

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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Two meetings, five candidates, one sacked coach: How a day of chaos unfolded at Souths
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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

‘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

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

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
How the Roosters plan to deal with life after Luke Keary
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NRL 2024

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