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Hugo Savala. Picture: NRL Photos

Roosters playmaker set to extend deal despite DCE arrival

Hugo Savala is poised to reject interest from rival NRL clubs and commit to the Roosters, despite his position in their 17 not being guaranteed with the arrival of Daly Cherry-Evans.

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Roosters meet with Jewish leaders

Roosters mourn Rabbi killed in Bondi massacre days after club visit

Sydney Roosters players visited a Bondi synagogue with slain Rabbi Eli Schlanger only last week as part of an initiative to get to know and better understand the local Jewish community.

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NRL transfer tracker: Every player signing, exit linked with your club

A massive off-season of signings, retirements and transfer rumours is underway with the November 1 transfer window open. Keep up to date with the LATEST NRL SIGNINGS NEWS.

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The bookies haven’t looked favourably on any of these sides.

Souths chasing Latrell unicorn, Qld insult – bookies’ brutal 2026 calls

Bookmakers have delivered brutal verdicts on several NRL clubs’ 2026 fortunes, putting a line through the Rabbitohs and casting grim predictions for the Broncos’ closest rivals. See the best value bets, stay-aways here.

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Haas, Sergis on notice as PVL confirms R360 bans are legal

As the rebel rugby competition ramps up its pursuit of Australian talent, Peter V’landys is confident in the legality of the decade-long bans being threatened to NRL and NRLW stars.

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Knights ask NRL for ‘Suaalii rule’ exemption for teen star

The Newcastle Knights are seeking special permission to let 16-year-old Kingston Seve train full-time with their squad, following the precedent set by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH NOVEMBER 20, 2025. NO NEWS.COM.AU OR THE AUSTRALIAN. New Roosters signing Daly Cherry-Evans in the clubs new jersey at the Legend's Lounge at Allianz Stadium, Moore Park. Picture: Jonathan Ng

How Roosters will solve delicate DCE-Savala halves puzzle

Daly Cherry-Evans has made his first appearance in full Sydney Roosters colours, with the star halfback revealing how he and Hugo Savala will balance their roles in the halves.

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100+ NRL pathways players to watch at your club

These are 100 young pathways players set to reshape the NRL’s future as clubs expand their recruitment drives across Australia and New Zealand.

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Red Hill raid: Canberra poaches second top Broncos prospect

Fresh off snatching Brisbane’s long-touted future halfback Coby Black, the Raiders have dropped another hammer blow to the Broncos’ talent pool. NRL pathways player movement.

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The Roosters have signed a deal with adidas.

Watch: Roosters join global sporting elite with monster deal

The Sydney Roosters have landed a major coup that puts them in the same illustrious company as sporting giants Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

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NRL Pre-Season Power Rankings: 20-year dynasty in unfamiliar territory

From contract showdowns to off-field scandals and club rebuilds, the quest for NRL 2026 premiership glory starts now – and some clubs are better placed for their assault than others.

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Cameron Munster, James Tedesco and Payne Haas.

Double-ups, marquee games: Winners, losers of NRL draw

The 2026 NRL draw is out! See which clubs got the most prime time and marquee games, who your team plays twice and when the byes fall. See the full club-by-club breakdown here.

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NRL 2026 draw, every fixture revealed.

NRL 2026 draw: Every game from every regular season round

Penrith’s premiership streak came to a shuddering halt in 2025 but the NRL draw may have killed the dynasty off altogether. See every club’s regular season home and away schedule and bye rounds.

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‘I don’t belong in reserve grade’: Smith reveals all on Roosters exit

After being cast aside by the Roosters in favour of DCE, Sandon Smith is hoping a move to Newcastle and the chance to play alongside Dylan Brown and Kalyn Ponga can make him a star.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH SEPTEMBER 23, 2025. Roosters NRL Player Victor Radley after donating some cash to the St Vincents Hospital Sydney in Darlinghurst. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Radley to miss just five NRL games for cocaine text scandal

The Sydney Roosters have confirmed Victor Radley will return to the NRL field far sooner than first thought, despite being hit with a 10-game ban for his role in a cocaine text message scandal.

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2026 NRL draw: Every Round 1 match-up, bye revealed

The NRL’s AI-generated draw has delivered five blockbuster Round 1 grudge matches to kick off the 2026 season. SEE ALL THE OPENING-ROUND FIXTURES.

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Blake Solly supports a wildcard round finals system.

NRL wildcard round: Why AFL-style finals overhaul is inevitable

The NRL faces its biggest structural shake-up in history with a conference system and wildcard round on the cards as two new teams prepare to join the competition. When the finals system could be introduced.

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The Sydney Roosters are building a formidable crew of youngsters.

Future proofed: Rising NRL stars locked in Chook pen long-term

The Roosters have added another key piece to their roster, locking in pathways product and former Scots College graduate Blake Steep on a long-term deal. See the Roosters’ stable of young stars.

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Sydney Roosters' NRLW star Jessica Sergis and Manly's Tommy Talau after the Sea Eagles' trial against Souths. NRL Imagery

Roosters romance: Glamour couple set for Tricolours team-up

The Roosters look set to welcome a dynamic duo of a different kind, with NRL glamour couple Tommy Talau and Jessica Sergis teaming up in Sydney.

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Confirmed: Clause shock, potential casualty in DCE’s Roosters deal

After months of speculation, veteran halfback Daly Cherry-Evans will be unveiled at Roosters HQ. But the most polarising signing of 2025 comes with a shock clause and could cost the club a red-hot local junior.

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For sale: The top 35 NRL stars free to sign on November 1

NRL free agency special: 33 stars to spark club, manager frenzy

The NRL world is just days away from the November 1 deadline, which is when clubs can officially start talking to stars entering the final year of their deals. We analyse the 33 players who will define the open market.

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Club-by-club Nov 1 danger rating: NRL teams to pick rival’s carcass

From million-dollar stars to rising rookies, a staggering 40 per cent of NRL players will be up for grabs as the biggest contract circus in league history begins – and rival clubs are ready to pounce.

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Roo tour, country boys from left to right Angus Crichton, Isaah Yeo and Hudson Young. Image: Supplied

Self-proclaimed ‘bush pigs’ ready to take Wembley by storm

From tiny towns with populations as small as 2300 to a stadium of 90,000 – Hudson Young, Isaah Yeo and Angus Cricthon open up on their humble beginnings as Ashes Tour begins.

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How Roosters almost broke cross-code star

One of the NRL’s most exciting rookies is nearing his Kangaroos debut, but Mark Nawaqanitawase has revealed his rugby league journey was almost over before it began.

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Sydney Roosters forward Rima Butler. Pic: NRL

NRLW enforcer debuts as Jillaroos brace for impact against Samoa

Rima Butler is one of three fresh faces the Jillaroos will feature in their opening Pacific Championships clash against an explosive Samoan side.

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