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NRL 2021 round seven LIVE updates: Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights at BlueBet Stadium

The Panthers are unbeaten, but cracks started to show last week against the Broncos, and they face a Knights side fresh from a Kalyn Ponga-inspired win over the Sharks. Follow our live coverage.

8 minutes ago
by Phil Lutton

Josh Dugan is open to a switch to rugby union.

NRL player movements

The All Blacks stars talking to Josh Dugan about shock rugby switch

2 hours ago
by Adam Pengilly

Catherine Lumby, Peter V’landys composite for online. Photos: Supplied, Dominic Lorrimer

NRL off-field behaviour

V’landys slams former NRL gender adviser, says her ‘values do not agree with ours’

2 hours ago
by Sarah Keoghan

Eels back-rower Ryan Matterson has been sidelined for four weeks after suffering a concussion in round two.

NRL 2021

Eels ‘cautious’ with Matterson return, Milford settles in for long-term reserves stint

2 hours ago
by Sarah Keoghan

The NRL has launched an investigation after a Parramatta Eels player was allegedly filmed having sex with a woman in a toilet.

Opinion

NRL off-field behaviour

What’s the difference between Sonny Bill and Eels player’s toilet tryst?

by Andrew Webster

Insight & Analysis

Morris axing shines light on Sharks’ culture

Danny Weidler

The united front presented by Sharks chief Dino Mezzatesta and chairman Steve Mace as they pushed John Morris out the door is relatively new. The pair were in conflict not that long ago.

Sharks boss breaks silence on Morris sacking, reveals relocation fears

Andrew Webster

Cronulla officials have been branded incompetent over the way coach John Morris was sacked. In reality, they’ve pulled the embattled club back from the brink.

Can anyone stop the red-hot Panthers? It certainly won’t be the Broncos

Andrew Johns

Penrith are too professional to take it easy against the battling Broncos in Thursday Night Football. It’s another chance for them to show why they are clear premiership favourites.