Herald Sun

Thomas Burgess has re-signed with South Sydney until at least the end of 2019, but has left the door slightly ajar for an unlikely switch to the NFL.

Mitchell Pearce has emulated his famous father by representing NSW and now the halfback looks set to follow suit by becoming a one-club player.

The Broncos have staved off a poaching bid from NRL rivals to secure rookie centre Tom Opacic to a new deal.

Gold Coast coach Neil Henry has given the club’s biggest stars permission to negotiate with NRL rivals as at least 15 Titans fight to save their careers.

NSW centre Josh Morris has broken down at training and could be ruled out of State of Origin II.

Family now comes first for David Mead and the longest-serving Titan is no certainty to be at the Gold Coast beyond next year.

A point scoring machine in his younger years, Wynnum Manly dynamo Patrick Templeman has burst back on to the NRL radar after being named the Intrust Super Cup's player of the year.

Gold Coast Suns AFL player Josh Hall has made inquiries about a potential code switch to rugby league with an approach to the Gold Coast Titans for a move next season.