Friday Jul 3 11:51 AEST

A lot less cash if Lote returns to NRL

A return to the NRL for Lote Tuqiri seems unlikely with only one club expressing a serious interest in the sacked Wallaby.

Friday night: Warriors expecting Carroll to start

No panic: Rogers, Cannings out for Titans

Sacked Shark: Seymour wants another chance

Hunt out of clash with Warriors

The Brisbane Broncos will be without fullback Karmichael Hunt for Friday night's crunch match against the Warriors.

Head-to-head: Broncos v Warriors

Ivan Henjak: Broncos would love Lote back

Plucky Roosters: No wooden spoon worries

Bulldogs halfback Brett Kimmorley (Getty Images - file)

Noddy wants Blues gig for the long haul

Bulldogs veteran Brett Kimmorley doesn't believe he's the short-term fix to NSW's halfback woes - he wants the Blues No.7 jumper for years to come.

Craig Coleman: No finals a failure for Souths

Play video: Storm must improve consistency

Brett Seymour has had three strikes. (Getty Images)

Sharks sack halfback Seymour

Cronulla halfback Brett Seymour has been sacked following an alcohol-related incident, his third breach of the club's policy this year.

Big job: Sharks appoint new chairman

No problem: Lockyer plays down Hunt's absence

Common goal: Star joins Lance Amrstrong

Greg Bird - one of many to bring shame to the game. (AAP Images)

Ashamed to be an NRL player

Scandals in rugby league have stars fearful of going out, ashamed of their occupation and even caused a player's marriage to break up.

Feared hitman: Carroll nears Broncos comeback

New Dragon: Fien targets regular starting role

Tigers change: Marshall back to five-eighth

El Masri will retire at the end of the season. (Getty Images)

El Masri announces NRL retirement

The NRL's greatest points-scorer Hazem El Masri has announced he'll retire at the end of the season.

Play video: El Masri calls it quits

Bailey says: Make Meyers a Maroon again

Long shot: Wallace not holding out Origin hope

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Kidwell on the way out at RabbitohsSouth Sydney's David Kidwell says he is resigned to leaving the Rabbitohs at the end of the season but is confident he can secure a deal with another NRL club. Tongue backs Learoyd-Lahrs for OriginCanberra captain Alan Tongue says the recent form of destructive young Raiders forward Tom Learoyd-Lahrs warrants him a place in the NSW State of Origin side. Manu eager to end Hull hellForward Willie Manu insists he is ready to get Hull's faltering Super League play-off bid back on track after watching the team's form nosedive in his absence. Lauaki signs with Hull, finallyNew Zealand Test forward Epalahame Lauaki has completed his move to English rugby league club Hull FC on a three-year deal after receiving a visa. Carroll back to fix defensive leaksTonie Carroll is back from retirement to fix Brisbane's leaking defence and restore some intimidation to the Broncos forward pack. Johnson's return to end Storm woesMelbourne's tackling dynamo Dallas Johnson will be welcomed back as the Storm looks to address its defensive woes ahead of its NRL clash with Newcastle. Rogers to face contact test on ribsDual international Mat Rogers will have his dicey ribs rattled a few times before being passed to make the Titans' bogey trip to Canberra this weekend. Fien to join Dragons next weekNew Zealand international Nathan Fien will join St George Illawarra next week after being released by the Warriors on Tuesday. Cowboys still chasing Scott's signatureSuddenly Matt Scott is one of the hottest props on the NRL market - but North Queensland believe they are "not even close" to re-signing the in-form forward. Injured prop Weyman out for six weeksSt George Illawarra's depth will be tested in the run in to the finals with NSW Origin prop Michael Weyman ruled out for six weeks with an ankle injury. Friend, Earl picked to play for RoostersSydney Roosters pair Jake Friend and Sandor Earl will face no sanction from the NRL club until after their assault charges have been resolved in court. Carroll not answering an SOS: BroncosBrisbane have strongly refuted suggestions Tonie Carroll's comeback is linked to an SOS from the Broncos after their fourth straight NRL loss at the weekend. Orford still keen for Origin chanceManly skipper Matt Orford has been spurned numerous times but he's still prepared to put his hand up for State of Origin selection. Carroll, Hodges, Hunt named by BroncosOut-of-sorts Brisbane have received a much-needed boost with fullback Karmichael Hunt a surprise chance to play the NRL match against the Warriors. Knights beat Souths on Simpson's 200thNewcastle forward Steve Simpson has celebrated his 200th NRL game for the Knights in style with a great try in his team's 25-20 victory over South Sydney. Titans face round-17 moment of truthGold Coast can swiftly prove they're the real deal on two fronts by overcoming their mid-season moment of truth at the club's Canberra graveyard.

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