Gutherson’s exit opens the door for Moses to own the Eels
The departure of Clint Gutherson rips the beating heart from the Parramatta Eels, writes BRENT READ, but it also creates the opportunity Mitch Moses deserves to truly own the team.
Opinion
Three words Broncos, NRL can’t ignore in Ezra Mam saga
The commonly held view that clubs “sack the lesser-known player and persist with poorly behaving stars” still exists. It’s a tricky narrative Brisbane could soon have to navigate, DAVID RICCIO writes.
King ready to take command of NSW Origin side
Michael Maguire’s decision to ditch the Blues after just one year as head coach has left the NSWRL looking for a replacement, and the solution could be right under their noses, writes BRENT READ.
Why the NRL is now perfectly positioned to take on AFL
After striking a landmark agreement with all 17 clubs, the NRL is set to usher in a decade of peace, perfectly positioning rugby league to take on its biggest rival, writes BRENT READ.
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Matty Johns: Cleary crutch exposes flaws in Panthers’ game plan
One of the keys to Penrith’s great success has been dealing with the loss of Nathan Cleary for stints before finals. MATTY JOHNS reveals why, in 2024, the halfback’s absence is exposing hidden cracks.
‘Bears are in!’: The words I have waited 25-years to hear
The Bears might be league’s perennial, trophy-starved underdogs, but this ranks as one of the most incredible comeback stories in the history of Australian sport. And lifelong fan BEN HORNE still can’t quite believe it.
Revealed: Bulldogs secretly assembling dossier of referee blunders
Canterbury are frustrated with Gerard Sutton, and while they won’t publicly slam the referee, some at the club are keeping a dossier of his alleged blunders during Bulldogs matches.
Bulldog’s Bite: It’s time for the NRL to break golden rule
Golden point is for fans, broadcasters and viewers – not the exhausted players – which is why the NRL must reward teams that play in extra time, even when they lose, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
‘Bad losers, bad winners’: Fan fury after Origin classic
There were cheers, tears, biffs and the usual claims of bias. The Origin decider had it all. HAVE YOUR SAY
Johns: Crichton tasked with silencing Walsh/Ponga double act
If anyone can stop the attacking geniuses of Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga down their favoured left side, it’s Stephen Crichton. Matty Johns analyses the key battles that will decide State of Origin game three.
The serious issue with Billy’s big calls for Origin decider
There’s a fear that Queensland’s changes for Origin III have nothing to do with them and everything to do with Michael Maguire and the Blues, DAVID RICCIO writes.
Matty Johns: Warning signs the Broncos can no longer ignore
The Broncos have failed to adapt their mindset while Adam Reynolds is injured and their NRL season continues to slip away. Soon, it will be too late to fix, MATTY JOHNS writes.
Buzz highlights, lowlights: Bennett’s sidestep from dual coaching role
The master of deflection has done it again, with Wayne Bennett’s attack on NRL refereeing shifting focus off his work for both the Dolphins and Rabbitohs. Plus, why Kevin Walters was right to rest players and more highlights and lowlights from the weekend of sport.
Zac Lomax’s decision to join the Eels just doesn’t add up
Zac Lomax has every right to be feeling confused and have more than an element of regret over his decision to quit St George Illawarra, writes DAVID RICCIO.
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