The Panthers overcame a controversial denied try to snap a three-game losing skid with a 24-16 victory over North Queensland in front of 7,080 faithful fans at Penrith Stadium on Friday night.

Canterbury kept its slim finals hopes alive with a 32-12 victory over South Sydney at the Olympic stadium on Friday evening.

Parramatta fear the 'Hayne Plane' could finally run into some air turbulence on Saturday night, with the Eels labelling Sydney Roosters playmaker Todd Carney the tri-colours' equivalent of their own superstar Jarryd Hayne.

The alarm bells are ringing and Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens hopes his players have been listening ahead of Saturday's clash against Cronulla.

He may be switching codes, but ARL chief executive Geoff Carr has poured cold water on Israel Folau's bid to switch allegiances as well in his farewell to rugby league.

A new independent rugby league commission is set to be established by November 1 following a meeting between NRL club chief executives on Friday.

Melbourne feels the tide is changing with the announcement journeyman prop Bryan Norrie has committed to the Storm for another two years.

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens says the success of English players such as Gareth Ellis and South Sydney's Sam Burgess will only bring more overseas stars to the NRL.

Brisbane will use lessons learned from Rooster Todd Carney's carve-up job on Monday to limit the potential damage Dragons five-eighth Jamie Soward could inflict on them at Lang Park on Sunday.

New Zealand international Greg Eastwood is set for a return to the NRL after being granted a release by Super League champions Leeds.

Parramatta believes it will be the more desperate side, the Sydney Roosters say it is their "biggest test yet" - either way, it promises to be one of the NRL games of the year.

Penrith has a simple message for the club's doubters - "we don't care what you think".

Central Coast Bears officials say the club's bid to enter the NRL in 2013 has been met with a welcome reception by the league.

Even with 15 seasons, a record number of Broncos, State of Origin and Test caps and two knee surgeries under his belt, Darren Lockyer does not think he will ever lose the desire to play rugby league.

A classic master-versus-apprentice battle is set to unfold when Canterbury's Brett Kimmorley goes head to head with South Sydney's Chris Sandow in Friday's crucial NRL clash at the Olympic stadium.

Former Maroons flyer Ty Williams has announced he will retire from the NRL when the North Queensland Cowboys end their 2010 campaign.

Brisbane Broncos captain Darren Lockyer has told the club he wants to play on until the end of 2012.

News Limited, half-owner of the NRL, says there is no hold-up in the move towards an independent commission - at least not from its end.

Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler is confident his side has laid the foundations for a second premiership tilt in three seasons, after nipping some fundamental errors and inconsistencies in the bud with back-to-back wins.

The Warriors do not have time to lick their wounds if they want to make the NRL's top eight, according to coach Ivan Cleary.

Officially, North Queensland is not commenting on ex-Queensland Origin lock Dallas Johnson - but that has not stopped Cowboys coach Neil Henry expressing his interest.

The Rugby League Players' Association will meet NRL bosses today to push for a bigger cut of the revenue generated in the finals.

Canterbury prop Ryan Tandy has ended speculation about his future by signing a new two-year contract with the NRL club.

Gold Coast boss Michael Searle says the club is about a week away from making a formal offer to Melbourne Storm centre Greg Inglis, amid reports South Sydney is set to enter the fray.