One of the most fiery forwards in English rugby league has attracted the interest of several NRL clubs.
Leeds' Irish international James Bentley - who was embroiled in an off-field fight with Roosters hardman Victor Radley during the 2022 World Cup - is off contract at season's end and exploring his options.
A hard-running edge forward, Bentley is renowned in Super League for never taking a backward step and like Radley, has often had his issues with referees.
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But his take-no-prisoners style has attracted the eye of Aussie clubs and he could well be playing in the NRL next season.
Bentley has a temper on the field and rival forwards have baited him - but if he can control his aggression, the 25-year-old could be a real asset.
Bentley is also versatile - he can play hooker and front row and that will only add to his value.
Fiery car park confrontation revealed
Things are certainly getting tense in clubland as we head towards the pointy end of the season.
Especially at one club, where a member of the coaching staff invited a colleague out to the car park to settle their differences last week.
Cooler heads had to step in to settle the pair down, but the ill feeling remains - not a good sign in a highly competitive league like the NRL when everyone needs to pull together to make clubs successful.
Holbrook hunted by Super League clubs
Axed Titans coach Justin Holbrook could be back as a head coach within months - in Super League.
Several NRL clubs are keen to sign Holbrook as an assistant coach after Gold Coast's shock decision to sack him last month - and not just because of the get-out clauses which could allow Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and David Fifita to leave the club.
Holbrook is highly regarded in club-land despite his lack of success with the Titans - but is even better thought of in England.
Holbrook had three years with the St Helens club, guiding them to the 2019 minor premiership by a staggering 16 points, before winning the grand final.
Saints are just one of several Super League clubs believed to be keen to talk to Holbrook.
Super League clubs eyeing young Shark
Super League is also looking at Kayal Iro, son of former Kiwi international Kevin Iro.
Iro has been among the most promising young centres in the NRL but in two seasons at Cronulla, the 23-year-old has managed just one NRL game.
Iro can't break into the strong Sharks backline and several rival clubs are looking to sign him.
But the biggest interest comes from the UK, where his dad was a household name.
Kevin, who had brief stints with Manly and the Hunter Mariners, played his best football in Super League, playing over 100 games for Wigan, Leeds and also having a stint at St Helens.
Castleford is believed to be leading the hunt for the strongly built centre, who can also play wing and fullback.
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One of the most fiery forwards in English rugby league has attracted the interest of several NRL clubs.
Leeds' Irish international James Bentley - who was embroiled in an off-field fight with Roosters hardman Victor Radley during the 2022 World Cup - is off contract at season's end and exploring his options.
A hard-running edge forward, Bentley is renowned in Super League for never taking a backward step and like Radley, has often had his issues with referees.
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READ MORE: Aussies deny 'whispers' two stars are set to retire
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But his take-no-prisoners style has attracted the eye of Aussie clubs and he could well be playing in the NRL next season.
Bentley has a temper on the field and rival forwards have baited him - but if he can control his aggression, the 25-year-old could be a real asset.
Bentley is also versatile - he can play hooker and front row and that will only add to his value.
Fiery car park confrontation revealed
Things are certainly getting tense in clubland as we head towards the pointy end of the season.
Especially at one club, where a member of the coaching staff invited a colleague out to the car park to settle their differences last week.
Cooler heads had to step in to settle the pair down, but the ill feeling remains - not a good sign in a highly competitive league like the NRL when everyone needs to pull together to make clubs successful.
Holbrook hunted by Super League clubs
Axed Titans coach Justin Holbrook could be back as a head coach within months - in Super League.
Several NRL clubs are keen to sign Holbrook as an assistant coach after Gold Coast's shock decision to sack him last month - and not just because of the get-out clauses which could allow Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and David Fifita to leave the club.
Holbrook is highly regarded in club-land despite his lack of success with the Titans - but is even better thought of in England.
Holbrook had three years with the St Helens club, guiding them to the 2019 minor premiership by a staggering 16 points, before winning the grand final.
Saints are just one of several Super League clubs believed to be keen to talk to Holbrook.
Super League clubs eyeing young Shark
Super League is also looking at Kayal Iro, son of former Kiwi international Kevin Iro.
Iro has been among the most promising young centres in the NRL but in two seasons at Cronulla, the 23-year-old has managed just one NRL game.
Iro can't break into the strong Sharks backline and several rival clubs are looking to sign him.
But the biggest interest comes from the UK, where his dad was a household name.
Kevin, who had brief stints with Manly and the Hunter Mariners, played his best football in Super League, playing over 100 games for Wigan, Leeds and also having a stint at St Helens.
Castleford is believed to be leading the hunt for the strongly built centre, who can also play wing and fullback.
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