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Latrell Mitchell's return does little to inspire the Rabbitohs, the Cowboys and Warriors continue to slide, and Bradman Best re-emerges in the State of Origin frame as other options break down. Here's this week's NRL Round-Up.

The Titans lose their entire bench but hold on for a 20-18 win over the Cowboys in a Queensland derby on the Gold Coast after the Roosters ride a red-hot start to a 38-18 win over the Warriors.

Ben Hunt and Shane Flanagan refused to get carried away with the Dragons' 28-14 win over the Rabbitohs, noting the side's inconsistency so far this season.

Cronulla, without the injured Nicho Hynes, ends Melbourne's home run with a dramatic 25-18 victory to remain top of the NRL ladder as Newcastle, St George Illawarra secure wins.

Star playmaker Nathan Cleary injures his hamstring in the Panthers' 16-10 win over the Bulldogs, less than a month out from the State of Origin series opener.

George Burgess is found not guilty of one charge of sexually touching a woman without consent over an incident in March 2022.

David Fifita agrees to join the Sydney Roosters after opting to walk out on Gold Coast at year's end and turn his back on three-time defending premiers Penrith.

The Dolphins edge past Manly, who surrender another first-half lead and see fullback Tom Trbojevic and winger Jason Saab suffer injuries. 

David Fifita will depart Gold Coast for Sydney, after telling the Titans he will leave the club at the end of the season.

More than 300 days since she was made to watch from the sidelines as NSW handed over the State of Origin shield to Queensland, Rachael Pearson will line up as the Sky Blues' halfback at Lang Park on May 16.