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Former ARL chairman predicts bright future

Chairman of the new ARLC John Grant. (AAP)

John Chalk has predicted a bright future for rugby league after handing over power to new independent commission chairman John Grant.

Searle says: Commission was never in doubt

Broncos captain: Thaiday will leave his mark

Lockyer vacancy: Wallace could be Broncos' No6

Former Australia star Darren Lockyer. (Getty-file)

Players, kids to win from unity: Lockyer

Darren Lockyer says the independent commission must put players and the game's grassroots first.

TV deal: New league chief coy on details

Raiders recruit: Berrigan's tough pre-season

Storm centre: Chambers sharp for NRL return

Bulldogs captain Michael Ennis. (AAP-file)

Ennis confident about his NRL fitness

Canterbury skipper Michael Ennis says he'll be fit to start the new season, despite missing the trial against the Roosters.

Sheens backing: Moltzen to target NSW spot

Sharks prop: Taufua's focus on NRL, not Twitter

Cronulla recruit: Fifita bares his claws

Newcastle Knights coach Wayne Bennett. (AAP)

Knights name big squad for Panthers clash

Newcastle coach Wayne Bennett has named a 27-man squad for the trial clash with Penrith at Port Macquarie.

Roosters clash: Graham set for Bulldogs debut

Eels duty: Kearney still to choose kicker

2012 season: Full premiership draw

Canberra NRL fullback Josh Dugan. (AAP-file)

Canberra's Josh Dugan to face court

Josh Dugan is set to appear in court to fight charges of high-range speeding and driving while suspended.

Physical edge: Ryles set to make Storm debut

Play video: Eels Poore set to return

In pictures: All Stars clash

Manly stars out to prove their NRL worth

NRL premiers Manly are determined to prove they can be a force in the competition, without Des Hasler.

New era: Independent commission finally ready

Broncos positions: Griffin wants a fight for spots

Raiders blow: Croker out, Shillington in doubt

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Australia secures win over Sri Lanka

Victory scores a winner against Mariners

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Delidio injury jolts season build-up

Australia recovers after early struggle

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