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The NRL is set to formally announce Papua New Guinea's admission into the league on Thursday, the new franchise set to enter the NRL in 2028.

Mal Meninga says he expects Kalyn Ponga will want to represent Australia in the future, after the NRL issued Newcastle with a "please explain" over his withdrawal.

Nicho Hynes has revealed he has been on a self-imposed booze ban for the majority of the NRL season in a bid to help Cronulla fulfil their potential of winning the premiership.

Stephen Crichton's desire to stand out from the pack and become a big-moment player every week at Canterbury has put him on the cusp of being the youngest Dally M captain of the year since 1980.

Off-contract flyer Sunia Turuva admits it would be incredibly hard to leave Penrith, saying his priority is to stay with the three-time premiers as talks begin with rivals.

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is unsure the club will be able to keep strike centre Taylan May, as rivals circle the young gun. The Panthers are rounding out their preparations for Thursday night's grand-...