NRL legend’s surprise new gig
St. George-Illawarra Dragons legend Jamie Soward has been appointed to a head coaching role for the first time.
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Mystery as club backflips on Origin star
It had appeared as if Tariq Sims might have played his last game for St George Illawarra, but he could yet line up in the Red V again.
Why Seven walked from historic $2 billion NRL deal
Channel 7 was prepared to stump up $30 million to cover State of Origin each year – but instead walked away with nothing from the new NRL broadcast deal.
Kent: Why Raiders refused to let ‘Uncle’ Sia get away
Ricky Stuart loves his players but none more so than the recently retired Sia Soliola, a kind, generous man who is the antidote to the modern indulgence of current players, writes PAUL KENT.
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Dragons flyer’s unique approach to rugby league
There are some NRL players who live and breathe every aspect of the game even when they’re not playing. But not St George Illawarra winger Jordan Pereira. He’d rather go on a bush walk.
How cheating coaches have created ‘ugly’ NRL
Six rounds into the new season, and already the NRL has turned into an ugly mess again — with the edict given to referees to swallow the whistle backfiring because of coaches’ determination to cheat, writes PAUL KENT.
Rich call from Dragons after questionable win
Arguably, the Dragons only won their clash against the Sea Eagles because referees refused to blow the whistle. Bizarrely, though, it is St George Illawarra’s stars now saying a lack of legitimate penalties is ruining the game.
Robbo eyes new halves combo with Keary ‘unlikely’
Sydney Roosters are resigned to losing star five-eighth Luke Keary for Thursday’s Anzac Day match at the Sydney Cricket Ground — and the replacement could be a surprise.
McGregor’s massive call to fix Dragons dramas
As St George Illawarra prepare to tackle the premiers Sydney Roosters in a blockbuster at the SCG, Paul McGregor must weigh up whether to rush in a young gun to his starting side.
Controversy abounds as Dragons sneak past Manly
A controversial call and a matchwinning try in the final seconds was the capper on St George Illawarra’s tough and tense 12-10 win over Manly.
Norman rockets into Origin contention
Corey Norman’s field goals have got the Dragons home in a couple of close ones this season and his heroics haven’t gone unnoticed. Maroons coach Kevin Walters is taking a close look.
McGregor wants Hunt to become the hunter
Paul McGregor has issued a challenge to Ben Hunt to make the Queensland halfback jersey his own ahead of his showdown with Daly Cherry-Evans.
‘If Jack can’t play for two years then his career is over’
Dragons coach Paul McGregor warns Jack De Belin would be unlikely to salvage his NRL career if he fails in his legal bid to be reinstated. A judgment is expected in the next fortnight.
Dragons confirm new deal for McGregor
St George Illawarra have re-signed coach Paul McGregor until the end of the 2021 NRL season, giving him the chance to become the longest serving coach of the joint venture.
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