Weekend Read: Signs the tide is finally turning for Wests Tigers
The 2025 NRL season will start with plenty of hope at the Wests Tigers thanks to the arrival of some key signings, a soft draw and some new standards, writes BRENT READ.
Opinion
Why critics are wrong about Parramatta’s Addo-Carr gamble
Eels fans were quick to voice their disapproval of the club’s signing of Josh Addo-Carr. What they failed to consider is the upside that could make the former rep winger one of the bargain buys of the season, writes Brent Read.
Bold roster calls that will make or break Ryles’ Parra rebuild
New Eels coach Jason Ryles has overseen one of the most ruthless roster overhauls by a rookie coach in recent memory. And he’s not done yet, writes David Riccio.
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.
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Rugby league’s red card moment
Some rugby league fans felt short-changed after Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s send off rendered State of Origin I a walkover. David Riccio sits down with the man with a solution.
‘Anyone in NSW making excuses should be treated with contempt’
It was a seventh-minute tackle that defined an entire game – but did NSW deserve to have a player sent off? HAVE YOUR SAY
Bond: Selfish AFL clubs leave the NRL with its biggest hit
The AFL is clearly not shy about stealing good ideas from rugby league, so when is it going to toughen up and take back Origin, writes Caleb Bond.
Your say: Fans reject call for State of Origin rule change
Rugby league fans have spoken – they do not want the NRL to implement a change to the send off rule, even if that comes at the price of a one-sided Origin contest. SEE THE RESULTS
Monday Buzz: Dally M for No.1 competitor in the NRL goes to…
If there was a Dally M award for the No.1 competitor in the NRL this year, a Canberra Raiders veteran would be $1.01 to claim the prize. Phil Rothfield’s highlights and lowlights.
Why Maguire must say no to the Eels
State of Origin success has made Billy Slater the hottest coaching property in the NRL, which is why Michael Maguire should ignore any phone calls from the Eels, writes David Riccio.
Matty Johns: The bad night that almost ended Edwards’ career
Dylan Edwards is a very easy person to admire, because every piece of praise he’s received he’s had to work for, MATTY JOHNS reveals how the NSW fullback bounced back from a horror form slump.
Buzz: Maguire’s brave call to axe Tedesco should be applauded
Michael Maguire could have taken the easy option and selected James Tedesco at fullback. Instead, the best 17 players, on form, will be running out for NSW, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
NSW have a winning feeling the Maroons can only envy
When Michael Maguire names his NSW State of Origin side on Sunday night, there will be one key advantage that the Blues have over Queensland.
Buzz: $50m deal set to save Leichhardt Oval’s NRL future
Finally, the 20-minute wait for a beer and a pie will become a thing of the past, with Anthony Albanese and Peter V’landys stepping in with a $50 million deal set to save Leichhardt Oval, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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