Fresh development could push Bateman out of NRL for good
Unwanted Wests Tigers star John Bateman’s future in the NRL is on shaky ground after his main potential suitor is poised to terminate its interest in the back-rower.
Unwanted Wests Tigers star John Bateman’s future in the NRL is on shaky ground after his main potential suitor is poised to terminate its interest in the back-rower.
The Wests Tigers have landed another signing coup while former Rugby Sevens star Nathan Lawson is feverishly learning the Dragons playbook after his NRL conversion.
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With a sell out crowd and finals spots on the line, the Dragons-Bulldogs clash loomed as must watch TV. But the match took a terrifying turn after a player was rushed to hospital with an heart concern.
Police are set to conduct a high visibility operation warning fans to be on their best behaviour for the Dragons’ sellout clash against Canterbury in the wake of wild Bulldogs celebrations last weekend.
Ahead of one of the most anticipated clashes of the season between the Dragons and Bulldogs, a St George Illawarra enforcer has raised the stakes by putting a target on the back of Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton.
Almost half the Dragons team that beat the Storm on Saturday night were unwanted or axed by their previous club. Remarkably, Shane Flanagan has put this team of misfits and cast-offs into finals contention, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
The Melbourne Storm were cruising to the minor premiership, but a shock 25-year first has left the side no room for error.
The minor premiership race has taken a turn on the eve of the finals, as the Dragons produced a stunning upset over the ladder leading Storm to end a 16-game losing streak in Melbourne.
The Dragons have wasted no time moving on from missing their shot at Blaize Talagi, with coach Shane Flanagan confirming his interest in re-uniting with Valentine Holmes.
Stefano Utoikamanu has made a decision on his future, while St George Illawarra star Jack Bird has been given permission to speak with rival NRL clubs in a surprise twist.
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has fired a shot at match officials for failing to send Mat Feagai from the field for his late shot on Daine Laurie which ended the Penrith fullback’s afternoon.
The Cowboys have dropped a bombshell call after the club make a huge call on the future of Queensland Origin star Valentine Holmes.
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