Cleary, DCE side by side for the Kangaroos
Mal Meninga will unite Daly Cherry-Evans and new Kangaroo Nathan Cleary for the first time for Australia, with the pair sharing organising duties against Italy.
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Panthers swap Staines for Tigers’ Peachey
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Post-mortem finds NRL coach Green had CTE
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Carrigan hails support after Hampson death
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Zampa feels Aussies erred on T20 spin call
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Munster revels in Cleary combination
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Dad drives Jillaroo Kelly’s WC quest
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Sullivan withdraws request to exit Dragons
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‘Manly seven’ duo thank Hasler for backing
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Roos’ Carrigan to honour late mate Hampson
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Ex-NRL player Norman joins French side
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RLPA rejects proposed NRL transfer window
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Ex-NRL player jailed for cocaine supply
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Qld RL player Hampson found dead in Spain
Redcliffe Queensland Cup player Liam Hampson has been found dead in Barcelona while on holiday with a group of friends from the NRL.