Rugby league star Jack Wighton, who's swapping the @RaidersCanberra for the @SSFCRABBITOHS in a multi-million dollar deal, has faced the team mates that he's leaving behind. In a 7NEWS exclusive, he's pledged his loyalty to Canberra. 7news.link/40I7kTe #NRL #7NEWS

Kalyn Ponga is on his way to Canada tonight in a desperate bid to save his career. The 24-year-old seeking cutting edge treatment for concussion, but technology already available in Australia could prevent athletes of all ages returning too soon to contact sport. #NRL #7NEWS

Rugby league is mourning one of its toughest and most treasured players of all - the great @SSFCRABBITOHS John Sattler. Most famous for playing the 1970 grand final with a broken jaw, he's being remembered as a true legend of the game. 7news.link/3JSLoj8 #7NEWS

.@SSFCRABBITOHS legend John Sattler has died. The 80-year-old is best known for playing in South Sydney's 1970 grand final against Manly @SeaEagles while suffering a broken jaw. Sattler had been living with dementia in his final years. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

NRL Media Conference: New concussion protocols update by @NRL CEO @andrewabdo. #7NEWS xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1gqxvyOAz…

Manly @SeaEagles signing Cooper Johns could be named in the round one starting side for his new club following a strong pre-season. “Cooper Johns is walking around saying he’s the MVP of the pre-season tournament." youtu.be/Ro32YM-iyuM #NRL #7NEWS

An idea to bring American footballers here to replace @NRL players if they go on strike is raising some serious eyebrows. Some are struggling to take it seriously. 7NEWS.com.au #NRL #7NEWS

American-based rugby league players are ready to solve the @NRL's escalating player strike threat with concerns it will derail round one. The head of the U.S. Championship Rugby League is offering the services of 160 players. 7NEWS.com.au #NRL #7NEWS

Former @NRL_Bulldogs captain James Graham this week made an emotional return to his former club. The English enforcer was back at Belmore to say 'thank you' for a gesture by the Bulldogs, involving his junior club @ThattoRugby, that reduced him to tears. youtu.be/vU4TqfUlYVk

Australian @Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga and ARLC Chairman Peter V'Landys are announcing the Australian Kangaroos squad for the 2022 Rugby League World Cup. #RLWC #7NEWS xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1mrGmkVAE…

NRL Media Conference: 2022 grand final coaches and captains are speaking in Sydney. #NRL #7NEWS xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1YqKDovzQ…

2022 NRL Grand Final: Referee Ashley Klein will be officiating Sunday’s@ NRL grand final between the @TheParraEels and @PenrithPanthers. His touch judges will be Phil Henderson & Drew Oultram. In the bunker will be Grant Atkins. #NRL #7NEWS xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1yNGaNoNo…

NRL Finals: @TheParraEels coach Brad Arthur is speaking at a media conference. #NRL #7NEWS xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1kvKpmNLp…

Mario Fenech was diagnosed with early onset dementia at the age of just 53, when specialists said he was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. #7NEWS 7news.com.au/sport/rugby-lea…

Latrell Mitchell says players are sick and tired of being abused by angry punters who've lost money betting on the @NRL. The @SSFCRABBITOHS are fuming at the online death threats directed at young winger Jaxson Paulo after the loss to the @PenrithPanthers. youtu.be/EhbYRLgmtM0

NRL Grand Final: “We wanted to give it to a city that needs a major football event. And that is why we have gone with Melbourne. Just kidding” - Australian Rugby League Commission boss @pvlandys. 7news.link/FinalCall #NRL #7NEWS

The @NRL has made a decision on whether to move this year's grand final from Sydney to Brisbane. 7NEWS.com.au #NRL #7NEWS

.@NRL_Dragons captain Ben Hunt says the future of coach Anthony Griffin will have a huge bearing on whether he extends his contract. In the form of his career, the Dally M Medal favourite will become 'the hunted' if he can't strike a new Dragons deal. 7NEWS.com.au #NRL

The @SSFCRabbitohs have itchy feet, eager to hop from Homebush to the new @AllianzStadium at Moore Park. They say it's closer to their South Sydney homeland. But they'd have to break a lease, and Allianz is already a crowded house. 7NEWS.com.au #NRL #7NEWS