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Warriors boss Cameron George has dispatched any lurking Luke Metcalf exit rumours, after the 26-year-old Aussie halfback signed an extension until the end of the 20-28 NRL season

Warriors boss Cameron George has dispatched any lurking Luke Metcalf exit rumours, after the 26-year-old Aussie halfback signed an extension until the end of the 20-28 NRL season

24 October 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

George says both parties were focused on a new deal ... rather than him opting for free agency.

The New Zealand club boss says confirmation took longer than expected because Metcalf was honeymooning overseas.

Kiwi Olympic champion Ellesse Andrews has been knocked out in the women's sprint quarter-finals, at the track cycling world championships in Chile.

The New Zealand men's team pursuit claimed bronze, in a ride-off with the United States.

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