Now that the final month of 2016 has concluded and a new year is underway, let's take a look back at some of the big talking points of December.
BIG MOMENTS
2017 NRL DOWNER AUCKLAND NINES JERSEY REVEAL
The detailed jersey is a visual representation of the Club's history, featuring the famous Bondi Pavillion where the Easts Leagues Club was located back in 1958.
Joseph Manu and Ryan Matterson were thrilled to see the new jerseys and have the opportunity to give fans the first look in front of the Bondi Pavillion, as well as the iconic Bondi Beach. READ MORE
2017 Emerging VB Blues Squad
NSW VB BLUES COACH LAURIE DALEY AND HIS ORIGIN ADVISER PETER STERLING HAVE UNVEILED THE EMERGING BLUES SQUAD FOR 2017.
A 13-man squad, a smaller group than in previous years, will assemble in January ahead of the 2017 season.
Daley said the squad was an impressive one, possessing players who will each likely challenge for VB Blues spots in the upcoming Origin series. READ MORE
Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars teams announced
A host of players will make their World and Indigenous All Stars debut in Newcastle next year when the two teams meet for the seventh Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars occasion.
Jarryd Hayne, Latrell Mitchell, Jake Friend, Jack Bird, Moses Mbye and Adam Elliott were just some of the players named today by World All Stars coach Mal Meninga and Indigenous All Stars coach Laurie Daley ahead of the game on Friday 10 February at McDonald Jones Stadium. READ MORE
Watson extends as Roosters tick over 10,000 Members
The Sydney Roosters have today announced that dynamic young utility Connor Watson has extended his arrangement with the Club until at least the end of 2018.
20 year-old Watson expressed his delight at extending his contract with the Tricolours. READ MORE
