NRL Health Check: Inside every club’s pre-season casualty ward
From round 1 hopefuls to suspended stars, we analyse every NRL club’s casualty ward and reveal return dates for injured stars. Check out the definitive NRL health check.
Dragons
Dogs ex-captain released as NRL rival swoops
The messy divorce between former captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner and the Bulldogs is over after a late twist.
Released: Dragons pounce to sign former Bulldogs captain
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has landed a key off-season signing after Canterbury granted their former captain an early release.
Teen rated best athlete at Souths: Likely debutants at every NRL club
Despite boasting stars like Latrell Mitchell, Alex Johnston and Damien Cook, a 19-year-old ‘freak’ has been rated the best athlete at the club. NRL SuperCoach Insider and rookie analysis.
Manly’s Turbo, Brooks unveiled in secret Dragons scrimmage
The launch pad for some of the most anticipated players and combinations from the Sea Eagles and Dragons will be unveiled in a serious hit-out behind closed doors.
Full extent of Warriors’ Volkman care revealed
Seeing Ronald Volkman’s devastating contract saga unfold at the Dragons broke Warriors CEO Cameron George’s heart. This is how the club will look after ‘one of their own’.
NRL clubs blasted over ‘botched’ deal
The RLPA has weighed in on the ongoing Ronald Volkman situation, with Clint Newton lashing out at how it’s all been handled.
Dragon eyes Blues debut but has one concern
There weren’t many shining lights for the Dragons last year, but Blake Lawrie’s emergence as a genuine star in the middle has him eyeing off some major goals in 2024.
Hunt set for new role as Flanno locks in halves combo
Ben Hunt will still don the Dragons No.7 jersey, but for the first time since 2019 he will be relieved of the organising duties, with coach Shane Flanagan confirming his halves combination for Round 1.
Dragons coach confirms major backline news
The Dragons have endured a rough pre-season, but there finally seems to be some stability with a couple of key positions in the backline confirmed.
Dragons’ huge admission over Volkman contract fiasco
St George Illawarra head coach Shane Flanagan and CEO Ryan Webb have broken their silence over the medical report which led to Ronald Volkman’s contract being torn up.
Dragons confirm five-eighth plans for round one
Shane Flanagan has had to deal with plenty of drama in his first few months back in the NRL, but there’s set to be a silver lining for the Dragons coach with his son’s role all but confirmed for round one.
Pressure cooker: Which NRL coach has the worst safety rating
Coaching in the NRL can be a nasty, brutish and short career choice – our experts rate the career prospects of every club’s clipboard holder ahead of the 2024 season.
RLPA urges NRL to stand up for players after Volkman saga
RLPA CEO Clint Newton is urging the league to stand up for players following youngster Ronald Volkman being left in contract and insurance limbo.
Dragons’ alarming turnover in recruit’s five-year hiatus
Hame Sele’s return to St George Illawarra after a five-year hiatus has exposed a long-term problem with the club’s roster management.
Road to Round 1: Every NRL pre-season fixture revealed
From pre-season fixtures to fitness, fresh faces to fresh fades, the latest news from every club as they sweat it out on the path to round 1.
Coach Q&A: Flanno outlines his vision for the Red V
New St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan talks to MICHAEL CARAYANNIS about his plans for the club, and expectations of stars Zac Lomax and Ben Hunt.
Dark day for Dragons as new recruits face uncertain future
The Dragons have been dealt a devastating blow, with one new recruit suffering a season-ending injury, while another is brutally facing the axe after a failed medical assessment.
Dragons to axe new recruit in brutal move
Professional sport is a brutal place as one of the Dragons’ new recruits is set to be sacked a week after joining the club.
Scouting report: Dragons destined for 2024 finals scrapheap
It looms as another tough year for the Dragons, but there is some positivity around some unassuming recruits, rookie talent and even established Red-V stars tipped to take their games to the next level.
Stat Attack: Knights’ deal with the Devil revealed
The Knights attack was back at its best in 2023 after a historic run of wins, but it may have believers in the paranormal on edge. These are the stats that will determine your team’s hopes in 2024.
Can you tackle the impossibly hard NRL quiz?
Consider yourself a rugby league guru? Take on Fox Sports NRL statistician Aaron Wallace and his impossibly hard quiz and test your knowledge on the greatest game of all.
NRL star’s $500k contract to be ripped up
Talatau Amone will have his contract ripped up after choosing not to appeal the NRL’s ruling to deregister him for his role in a hammer attack.
$500k deal torn up as Dragons star’s future in limbo
Talatau Amone is set for a long stint on the sidelines after opting not to appeal the NRL’s move to deregister his contract. See what it means for the rising former Dragons prodigy.
Roosters star shocks NRL with $1.5m twist
Roosters star Joey Manu’s future is in chaos with a bombshell third option suddenly tossing his NRL career into doubt.
Doust’s surprise take on Red V fan fury
In his first major interview in years, polarising Dragons boss Peter Doust breaks his silence on recruiting Shane Flanagan, disunity at board level and those famous “Oust Doust” signs.
Dragons parachute former Test legend Mark Taylor into key role
The Dragons will lean on the likes of Mark Taylor and Mark Coyne to assist Ben Hunt – Taylor and new coach Shane Flanagan explain how they can help.
Origin, rep guns: Stars at your club without an NRL contract
A host of players are still fighting for their NRL futures. We take a look at who is still yet to do a deal for 2024 and where they may be headed.
Cafe owner saves league great after stroke
St George legend Steve ‘Slippery’ Morris is in hospital after emergency brain surgery following a stroke at a Kiama cafe.
‘Hostage situation’: Dragons crisis deepens
Ben Hunt has stunned the NRL with his public comments about his future, and it has now been predicted things could turn “really nasty”.
Ben Hunt’s regret at re-signing with Dragons
Ben Hunt has spoken out on his future at the Dragons, the arrival of new coach Shane Flanagan and why he both does and doesn’t regret re-signing.
Hunt’s mixed news on Dragons future
Ben Hunt has cleared up any confusion about his plans for 2024, but the Dragons skipper isn’t so sure where he’ll be the following year.
Wayne Bennett: Life and times of NRL’s mind master
Wayne Bennett’s ability to reinvent himself has kept him in a NRL coaching role – and the public spotlight – for decades. This is the story of his rise. SPECIAL REPORT
Flanno’s polarising Dragons relocation move to divide fan base
Shane Flanagan has made his first big move as Dragons coach, breaking from a decade of tradition in a move that will ruffle some feathers.
Coach fires up over hip-drop drama
The Dragons have lost one of their best young players to injury because of a hip-drop tackle and their coach isn’t happy.
Buzz’s 2023 NRL awards: ugliest feuds, best fight, ‘up yours’
Phil Rothfield looks back at the highs and lows, feuds and fade-outs, blunders and blow-ups after 27 rounds of the high drama that is rugby league. Check out the Monday Buzz season awards.
Every NRL club’s top prospects: Which stars scored early debuts?
These are the young guns lining up to make the jump to NRL level and the stars who will make their debut in round 27. Here are the top 34 first-grade ready talents at each club.
NRL Run Home: Final ladder predicted, finals match-ups
The race for the minor premiership and top eight spots will be decided in the final round of the season. See where every team is set to finish and who plays who in week one of the finals.
‘Never seen it before’: NRL history denied
A Dragons star has been denied history after he looked to have scored the fastest try in NRL history, only for the Bunker to intervene.
Booms and busts: Your NRL club’s best and worst of 2023
For every Reece Walsh breakout season, there’s been a Josh Schuster down year. These are the players who have soared to a new level and the big guns who have failed to meet expectations.
NRL giants: Who are the real heavy hitters?
There’s no shortage of hard-hitting giants across the NRL, but which players rank the highest when it comes to packing the most punch? See the full list here.
NRL run home: Top 4 set, bottom 8 chaos
The mathematical chances, the locks, and the form of four teams which will determine the finishing order — these are the key numbers behind the race to the NRL finals.
’Deadset disgrace’ leaves NRL in disbelief
NRL commentators and fans alike have been left questioning their sanity after the bunker failed to intervene after an “alarming” passage of play.
War over: NRL, players reach CBA agreement after two years of hell
The bitter war civil was between the NRL and the players is over hours before a fresh player-driven protest was planned for Round 23. Read the joint statement here.
$1.11: Round 24 the most one-sided in NRL history
After a season of massive NRL upsets, the TAB has declared this to be the most one-sided round in rugby league betting history — and our expert tipsters agree.
Contract status of the top 50 under-23 NRL stars
We reveal the contract status of the top 50 NRL stars under 23. Which players are locked in long-term and who is about to become a target on the open market?
Run home: How round 24 fixtures will decide NRL top eight
Every game in round 24 has a bearing on the top-eight race. With very little margin for error, the post-season picture is set for a massive shake-up. Which teams will lock in a finals spot?
NRL Health Check: Sydney’s most popular, and unpopular, clubs
An analysis of membership, TV ratings, crowd figures and social media numbers show there are enormous challenges for the nine Sydney based clubs – with three exceptions.
NRL run home: Top eight team swap as 12 clubs fight for finals
In one of the tightest finals races in recent history, 12 teams remain in contention with just four weeks to go. We predict who will secure a top eight spot and who misses out.
NRL defends bunker’s no try call
The NRL has ticked off a crucial Bunker call which cost the Dragons a try, but they admit the officials have to make one major change to avoid more controversy.
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