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Joash Papalii's dream NRL debut will quite literally be celebrated all around the world - and the Parramatta youngster can thank his mum. Around 150 friends and family members attended CommBank Stadiu...

The stage is set for Parramatta's Josh Addo-Carr to return to the NRL against Canterbury, who cut him loose following a positive roadside drug test.

Before he was a four-time premiership winner and the benchmark for NRL props, James Fisher-Harris was the shining light in Penrith's darkest hour.

Cronulla centre Jesse Ramien says the Sharks have the chance to shut Nicho Hynes' doubters up as teammates defend their halfback from the latest round of critiques.

A mouth-watering clash between NRL behemoths Viliame Kikau and Haumole Olakau'atu looms as critical when Manly and Canterbury's premiership hopes go on the line at Accor Stadium.

Cronulla captain Cam McInnes has been around the block and can't think of many NRL players who have bounced back from adversity like Braydon Trindall has.

Stephen Crichton already owns the greatest grand final moment in Suncorp Stadium history, and he is now plotting a bigger one in State of Origin.