Lachlan Ilias’ South Sydney career could be nearing its end with the Rabbitohs reportedly close to luring English halfback Lewis Dodd to Australia from next season.

The Penrith Panthers have defeated the North Queensland Cowboys 26-20 in a Saturday night epic at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

The Wests Tigers are sweating on the fitness of inspirational skipper Api Koroisau who came off with back soreness during his side’s ugly 34-10 loss to the Broncos which made it 10-straight defeats at Campbelltown Stadium.

The Raiders are faced with a crisis after star halfback Jamal Fogarty was ruled out for most of the season. Do they have the tools and depth to overcome it and compete for a top eight spot?

It’s the big question plaguing the Roosters seven rounds into the NRL season, how can they get the most out of Joseph Manu?

Dragons legend Jason Nightingale has admitted it’ll be “bitter sweet” to watch Zac Lomax depart the club at the end of the season to join the Eels.

The Sea Eagles are set to terminate Josh Schuster’s contract in the coming days and it has been revealed the club will have to pay the 24-year-old around $1 million just to cut him loose.

The Knights are reportedly set to hand an exciting rookie his NRL debut following a long-term injury to Kalyn Ponga.

The Sharks have delivered a stellar performance to down the Cowboys in brutal fashion, beating their opponents 42-6 at Sharks Park.

Kayln Ponga didn’t see out the match, but it mattered little as Canterbury put it’s season back on track with a six tries to two mauling of a lacklustre Newcastle before 17,784 vocal fans at Accor Stadium.