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    Shock in rugby league circles with the Melbourne Storm granting star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen a release from the remainder of his playing contract, effective immediately

    Shock in rugby league circles with the Melbourne Storm granting star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen a release from the remainder of his playing contract, effective immediately


    Papenhuyzen, who had a year to run on his current deal, has decided to take a break away from the game to consider his future.

    The 2020 Clive Churchill Medalist has been linked to R360, the rebel rugby competition due to start in October next year.

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