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The South Sydney Rabbitohs host the Penrith Panthers in a blockbuster clash at Accor Stadium.

There has been a twist after the NRL revealed its ‘Super Bowl’ plan to shop around the grand final, with $350 million in funding to a host of clubs reportedly at risk.

The Panthers welcome back Taylan May in a reshuffled backline, while Scott Sorensen has been replaced on the bench due to a calf injury for their clash with Souths.

Gorden Tallis has labelled Penrith righteous and called on the Rabbitohs to fight fire with fire amid a feud between Jai Arrow and Spencer Leniu from the last time the two sides faced off.

Collingwood and Carlton have made significant changes ahead of Sunday’s mouth-watering clash at the MCG.

Sea Eagles player Dylan Walker has leapt to the defence of teammate Haumole Olakau’atu after he was accused of flashing a gang sign in support of Manase Fainu.

James O’Connor’s Test career is in limbo, after the Wallabies playmaker was dumped for their Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks.

Alastair Clarkson expects to be in a better position to announce his future coaching plans on Friday, admitting the furore surrounding him is “embarrassing”.

Eels playmakers Mitchell Moses and Dylan Brown are reportedly set to test their value on the open market, which could spark a bidding war for their services for 2024.

Kevin Walters may not have said it directly but it looks like the Brisbane Broncos will be one of several teams vying for Cameron Munster’s signature when he comes off contract.

Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick says the ability of clubs to talk to opposition players and coaches throughout the year “doesn’t sit right” with him as his club prepares to tackle rudderless Essendon on Saturday night.

Port Adelaide players have fired stinging verbal barbs at cross-town rivals Adelaide Crows ahead of an end-of-season Showdown.