Bennett decision that led to fall of Broncos empire
If only the Brisbane Broncos listened to Wayne Bennett, the biggest stuff up in rugby league’s professional era might not have happened.
Opinion
The problem the NRL should do nothing about
The NRL has a fresh ‘crisis’ with players taking advantage of a crackdown on crusher tackles. PAUL KENT says the answer to this new problem is an old one.
Walters v Green: Heavyweight fight for the Broncos job
While all eyes will be on the battle between Jeff Horn and Tim Tszyu tonight, the fight between Kevin Walters and Paul Green for the Broncos gig is just as enthralling, writes PETER BADEL.
Kent: Broncos must become copycats to rebuild rubble
The Broncos, for the first time in the club’s 33 year history, will have to learn the hard way of how to rebuild a roster – and they have two interesting case studies in Wests Tigers and Panthers, PAUL KENT writes.
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Is Hayne worst signing in rugby league?
ROBERT CRADDOCK: What does it say about a footballer who earns $1 million a year from his club but they are better off without him?
Bravo Italy, world-beaters off-field
ONE week in and Rugby League World Cup heavyweights Australia, New Zealand, England and Italy are showing good form. Especially the Italians, writes Mike Colman.
Kent: Pearce only has himself to blame
THE Sydney Roosters stood by Mitchell Pearce through his off-field controversies. But it was his failure to realise his playing potential that led to his replacement, writes PAUL KENT.
Why Pearce would be wrong for Broncos
WITH Cooper Cronk signed, sealed and delivered to the Roosters, there is a worrying drumbeat coming out of the Broncos’ rumour-mill, writes Mike Colman.
Proof Roosters can afford Cronk
ANALYSIS: Can the Sydney Roosters afford both James Tedesco and Cooper Cronk on $1 million deals, without rorting the salary cap? Yes. Here’s how.
Blog with Buzz: RLWC off to a flier
WHAT rugby league off-season? From the success of one referee in the Rugby League World Cup to the ongoing stand-off with Mitchell Pearce and the Roosters… It’s all happening.
World Cup proves NRL doesn’t need two refs
THE one thing we have learnt from the opening weekend of the World Cup is that one referee is the way of the future in the NRL, writes Phil Rothfield.
Buzz: Highlights, lowlights, talking points
WINX and Kev Naiqama’s tears among the weekend highlights and why Cameron Munster needs a call-up to the Kangaroos starting team.
Clueless NRL cave to players’ media demands
IT’S the CBA clause that proves the NRL has no idea what it’s doing — a $1.5M marketing fund to pay players so they are more willing to promote the sport.
Why Roosters must let Pearce fly the coop
THERE are two sides to the Mitchell Pearce story. But there’s one way the Roosters and the disgruntled halfback can both come out on top, writes Phil Rothfield.
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