NRL pressure gauge: The half who must stamp his authority
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Packer ‘betrayal’ that broke mate’s heart in Super League war
Twenty five years ago, Channel 9 helped bring an end to a bitter war, but Kerry Packer’s secret deal left a great friend shattered. Steve Mascord reveals another infamous chapter from the Super League war in an excerpt from his book, Two Tribes.
Holmes’ blunt message to players amid Covid protocols
Cowboys marquee man Valentine Holmes has had his say on the tight Covid restrictions set to be in place for NRL players in 2022.
Every club’s 30-man roster: Storm struggle with suspension woes
As we reveal every club’s 30-man roster, Melbourne’s depth could seriously be tested early in the season with several stars suspended.
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Broncos ironman Andrew McCullough is set for a shock return eight weeks ahead of schedule.
Stars set to return, double blow for Raiders
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How worst moment set Vaughan on right path
NSW and St George Illawarra prop Paul Vaughan will never forget the day he was expelled from his high school. It was the moment that turned his life around.
Frizz: I can’t stop Ponga alone
The memory of Kalyn Ponga skipping out of his grasp is still fresh for Tyson Frizell and the Blues backrower knows it could happen again if he doesn’t get the help he needs.
Maloney twist complicates Dragons’ Merrin move
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Former players Merrin and Packer emerge as targets for Dragons
St George Illawarra could send an SOS for former club favourites Trent Merrin and Russell Packer after being awarded special dispensation from the NRL to help cover the absence of stood-down State of Origin star Jack de Belin.
Morris’ stunning Origin recall, Frizell in doubt
Bronson Xerri will never forget this one. But Tyson Frizell? Expect things to be far more blurry for the St George Illawarra enforcer following a head knock in his side’s 22-9 loss to rivals Cronulla.
Late Mail: Star returns for Sharks
The Cronulla Sharks are set to welcome Matt Moylan back to the team for local derby against the Dragons — keep up to date with all the latest team news.
Dragons find their own island pearl
At 4pm on Sunday afternoon, the 250 residents of a tiny island off the top of Queensland will stop what they’re doing to watch Jonus Pearson make his debut for St George Illawarra.
Blowtorch on Dufty as Lomax looks to become No.1
Brad Fittler once labelled Zac Lomax “the gifted one”. And now the young gun has grabbed hold of St George Illawarra’s No 1 jumper, don’t expect Lomax will want to hand it back to Matt Dufty anytime soon.
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