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NRL trio consorting with criminals does not look good

A photo posted by Paulo on his Instagram account allegedly showed the trio dining with former senior Nomad boss Paulie Younan and accused fraudster and money launderer Rafat Alameddine last Friday night, according to Fairfax Media.

Parramatta duo Norman and Paulo, along with fellow NRL player Segeyaro, were issued with official warnings by NSW Police.

"Organised Crime Squad detectives have issued consorting warnings to three current NRL players under section 93x of the Crimes Act 1900," NSW Police said in a statement.

Rabbitohs release Chris Grevsmuhl

Grevsmuhl played 29 NRL games for the Rabbitohs having made his debut in round one, 2015, scoring eight tries for the Club.

This was to be Grevsmuhl’s final season in the red and green having already signed a contract to join another NRL Club for the 2017 season.

Rabbitohs General Manager of Football Shane Richardson said: “Chris has developed his skills into an NRL footballer at our Club since making his debut at the beginning of last season.

“We wish him the best of luck in the future.”

 

NRL must do more for Pacific nations, says Samoan coach Matt Parish

Parish's frank views come amid revelations the Samoan players received no match payments for their game against Tonga at Pirtek Stadium on Saturday.

The Tongan side received $500 each in match payments, but only after sourcing their own sponsorship.

More embarrassment for Warriors

The Warriors were left stunned by the Storm attack that ran in five tries alone in the first half.

Coach Andrew McFadden said it was unacceptable.

"It was a big occasion, we knew they were going to come out and we just clearly weren't prepared for that, we never really got ourselves into the game at any stage.

Sharks knock Storm off top spot

While both sides failed to get out of second gear in attack in a game of varying quality, the Sharks out-muscled the Storm on Monday night and put them off their game.

Sharks winger Valentine Holmes provided what proved to be the match-winning play three minutes after halftime, when he burst through the middle of the field and sent halfback Chad Townsend under the posts.

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John Hopoate wants to appear before NRL Appeals Committee to save Tongan role

The NRL said Hopoate was not a "fit and proper character" to coach Manly's SG Ball side and his case against the game's governing body is listed to be mentioned in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Paasi to again skip Tonga Test

Ready to walk away from rugby league when he was cut by the Warriors at the end of the 2014 season, Paasi was encouraged by his long-time partner Chloe to play on for one more year.

He left Chloe and their young son Manatoa back home in New Zealand while he took one last shot on the Gold Coast and now 18 months on he will pass on playing a second Test for Tonga to be by her side.

Murray to be honoured at World Club Challenge

Murray, who passed away in 2013, enjoyed successful stints at both clubs, guiding Leeds to a Challenge Cup victory over the London Broncos in 1999 before leading North Queensland between 2002 and 2008 which included a grand final appearance in 2005.

In a statement released by the Rhinos, club chief executive Gary Hetherington spoke of how highly Murray was viewed by the Yorkshire club.

No shortage of leaders at new-look Eels

One-time Sea Eagle David Gower told NRL.com his 2011 Grand Final teammate Kieran Foran's professionalism and competitiveness were already shining through in his time at Parramatta while fellow new faces Beau Scott and Michael Gordon were bringing their considerable experience to bear.

"Those three guys are internationals or Origin players for a reason," Gower said.

"The professionalism of those three guys and even the other guys we've brought in, we've brought in experience and NRL-calibre players. All the boys are fitting in well and we're all training hard.

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New Shark's quest for settled waters

The 2015 NYC Team of the Year centre has landed in the shire with no family and no partner by his side after signing with the Sharks on a two-year deal in October.

It's been a long road for the Nanango junior who at 18 made his first grade debut against the Dragons as an injury replacement for Lachlan Maranta.

His progression to the top grade wasn't anticipated.

In fact he was kicked out of pre-season by under-20s coaching staff earlier on in 2013 – his debut year – after failing to impress.