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New Zealand coach Michael Maguire has supported the growing international rugby league competition amid criticism aimed at players choosing rival nations ahead of the chance to represent Australia.
Teenage Rooster Joseph Suaalii reignited the eligibility debate this week, as the latest big name NRL star eligible for Kangaroos selection to snub Australia.
Raiders prop Josh Papalii is another who has chosen Samoa, along with Panthers duo Jarome Luai, and Brian To'o, and grand final-bound Eels...
Towering Canberra Raiders prop Joseph Tapine has reportedly put pen to paper on a contract extension with the club.
Tapine has been one of the most highly sought after free agents on the market alongside the likes of Cameron Munster and Ben Hunt, both of whom are yet to confirm their futures beyond the end of the 2023 season.
Tapine was another off-contract at the end of 2023, however, according to The Daily Telegraph, won't reach the November 1 deadline when he would have been able to negotiate with other clubs.
Joe Tapine has been hailed a future leader at the Raiders and at international level, as the Mal Meninga Medallist is reportedly set to sign a multi-million dollar extension with the Green Machine.
The 28 year old, called "the best prop in the world" by coach Ricky Stuart, is off contract after next season and following a stellar 2022, Tapine received interest from other NRL clubs keen to poach him.
His agent signalled Tapine's desire to build on the leadership role he has taken within the...