Today is December 1, 2021 and this is your daily rugby league briefing from nrl.com. In today’s update, Indigenous and Maori men’s and women’s players have welcomed the decision to stage the annual All Stars clash in Sydney for the first time, with the February 12 clash to double as a home coming for the game and Jillaroos prop Millie Boyle is likely to be offered the opportunity to return home and help lead a foundation Raiders team if the club secures a 2023 NRLW licence.

Tino Fa’asuamaleaui will be a Titan until 2026, Clint Gutherson is staying at the Eels until 2025, Nicho Hynes has begun training with the Sharks and the World Cup draw is out

Mitchell Pearce is leaving Newcastle for Catalans, Andrew Johns, Stacey Jones, Johnathan Thurston and Benji Marshall are returning to their former clubs and Queensland women get a new pay deal

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Cameron Munster is on his last chance with the Storm and will enter a rehabilitation facility with a $100,000 fine hanging over his head if he breaches a 12-month alcohol ban. The Bulldogs have the signed Souths winger Braidon Burns on a two year deal.

Nathan Cleary played through the pain of an injured shoulder and Stephen Crichton etched his name into grand final folklore as the Panthers won their third premiership with a nail-biting victory over South Sydney. Manly's Tom Trbojevic has picked up the Rugby League Players’ Association Players' Champion.

Queensland's historic grand final will be played in front of a capped crowd of 39,000 due to tightening COVID-19 restrictions. Issac Luke will represent every past Rabbitohs player and the links to the club's 21 premierships, two-year fight for existence and transformation since readmission when he rings the 1908 foundation bell before the grand final.

Dylan Edwards faces a critical fitness test on a foot injury as Penrith nurse he and several teammates through Grand Final week. South Sydney's sole concern centres around halfback Adam Reynolds who trained away from teammates.

A knee injury has cost Tevita Pangai jnr a grand final berth with Penrith opting against naming the destructive forward for Sunday's clash with South Sydney. South Sydney halfback Adam Reynolds was on light duties at training as he manages a groin issue.

Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic has capped a stunning individual season to be crowned the 2021 Dally M medal winner at last night’s awards in Brisbane. The Rookie of the Year award was won by Roosters teenager Sam Walker.

Penrith have received a massive boost with Nathan Cleary being cleared by the match review committee, meaning he will take his place for the Panthers in the grand final against South Sydney. The NRL’s best player will be named tonight when the Dally M medal is presented.

Friday, September 24, 2021. Manly coach Des Hasler has confirmed Brad Parker and Sean Keppie will be fit to face the Rabbitohs on Friday night. Canberra's hunt for a new halfback will continue after Titans officials told the Raiders that co-captain Jamal Fogarty would not be granted an early release to move to the nation's capital.

Michael Maguire says his belief has never wavered that he can turn the Wests Tigers into a force after the board backed him to remain as coach. Penrith's injured trio Brian To'o, Viliame Kikau and Tyrone May are on track to play in the preliminary final clash against Melbourne after all trained with the team.

NRL head of football Graham Annesley has confirmed Penrith could face sanctions over their trainer's involvement in stopping play late in their win over Parramatta. First par of first item. NSW winger Brian To'o is expected to be available for selection for the Panthers when the the preliminary finals team are announced today.

Josh Addo-Carr has confirmed he will be right to return from his hamstring injury for Saturday's preliminary final on Saturday against the Panthers. The Panthers will monitor Viliame Kikau and Mitch Kenny in the lead-up to their clash with Melbourne after both suffered ankle injuries against the Eels.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has confirmed Ben Marschke will replace suspended hooker Sam Verrills in the semi-final against the Sea Eagles on Friday night. Lachlan Croker has been cleared to play for Manly after overcoming a back injury.

The Roosters will need to find a replacement for Sam Verrills after he copped a two-match ban from the NRL judiciary. Impressive prop Moses Leota has signed a deal that will keep him with Penrith until the end of 2024.

The Roosters have suffered a major blow ahead of Friday night’s semi-final clash against Manly with Tonga prop Siosiua Taukeiaho ruled out with injury. Penrith welcome back fullback Dylan Edwards and forwards Moses Leota and Scott Sorensen for Saturday night’s semi-final against Parramatta.

Sydney Roosters hooker Sam Verrills will contest his high tackle charge at the NRL judiciary tonight. Kick-off in Melbourne's preliminary final on Saturday week has been brought forward to a more fan friendly timeslot of 4pm which also avoids a clash with the AFL grand final.

South Sydney set the cat amongst the pigeons in week one of the NRL finals with their upset win over Penrith. Mitchell Moses produced a superb individual display to propel Parramatta past a dogged Newcastle outfit 28 to 20 in their elimination final at Rockhampton.