Queensland Origin star’s cruel blow
Injury has hampered Kalyn Ponga’s season thus far, and now a cloud hangs over his immediate future at both club and representative level.
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Recruitment drive: Parra’s plan to bring down Broncos
The Broncos have won all three NRLW premierships to date but newcomers the Eels suddenly loom as a genuine title rival.
Troubled star to follow in dad’s footsteps
Controversial NRL star Mitchell Pearce could be lining up in new colours next season, and it may land him at a place he knows all too well.
Fans applaud ‘historic’ day for rugby league
The NRLW is set to almost double in size in season 2021 as three new clubs enter the competition for its fourth iteration later this year.
Bombshell Pearce rumour ‘won’t go away’
Rumours of a Mitchell Pearce switch won’t go away just yet, despite both Newcastle and Cronulla moving to deny the bombshell reports.
The Tackle: Can young guns lead Tigers to promised land?
Their failure to make the finals since 2011 is stuff of NRL legend, but could the tide be finally turning for Wests Tigers? Our writers wrap up the highs and lows of Round 13.
Don’t forget me: King Gutho leaves lasting Origin impression
Yes, Brad Fittler already has three fullbacks in his starting 13, but it’s getting harder and harder to ignore the claims of Clint Gutherson for Origin 2. Not that Parramatta are complaining.
Buzz: Sacked NRL star on Palmer’s jet
Clive Palmer targets controversial former NRL star to join Israel Folau at Southport Tigers. Buzz’s weekend highlights and lowlights.
Coach’s blunt admission about injured star
Knights coach Adam O’Brien has made a candid admission about Kalyn Ponga’s return from the injury that will keep him out of Origin I.
Critics silenced by Eels massacre
After a disappointing fortnight, the Parramatta Eels have re-entered the winner’s circle with a huge victory over the Newcastle Knights.
Luckless star’s brutal blow in carve up
Parramatta Eels hooker Reed Mahoney has had one of the craziest weeks possible, starting in Maroons camp and ending with a bitter blow.
Johns family ready to make more Newcastle history
Matty Johns reveals son Jack turned down a better offer at South Sydney to make his mark on a club where his family’s surname is synonymous.
Mid-season Report Card: The butcher boys of the NRL
NRL’s mid-season report cards are out. How could a consensus top four pick hit such a low ebb? The Raiders are just a poor reflection of the team that has been fighting to the death in recent years.
Why Bulldogs legend will donate brain to science
Bulldogs great Chris Anderson has detailed why he will donate his brain to science as the NRL continues to crackdown on high head hits.
DCE slams claims he’s the player revolt mutineer
Daly Cherry-Evans has been tagged as the architect of a leadership coup to oust NRL boss Peter V’landys, but the Queensland captain has hit back at his critics.
The Tackle: The standout in a sea of mediocrity
His team has been terrible but Bulldog Jake Averillo is quietly putting himself in a great position for next season. Our writers wrap R12, plus full DALLY M VOTES.
Former Cowboy comes to Newcastle’s rescue
Things move fast in the NRL, and just a week after playing for the Cowboys, one Newcastle recruit could turn out for the Knights on Sunday.
Crackdown confusion reaches breaking point
The Knights have recorded an almighty upset but fans have been left confused by perceived inconsistencies with the NRL’s crackdown.
Star’s urgent message for Peter V’landys
Sea Eagles captain Daly Cherry-Evans joined in the criticism of the NRL’s crackdown on illegal contact after his side’s loss on Sunday.
What’s the Buzz: Knights’ shock bid for Flanagan
Newcastle officials want to put more support around coach Adam O’Brien, writes Phil Rothfield.
NRL halves dominoes fall after tears
The NRL playmaker game of musical chairs is heating up with two stars officially making immediate moves to rival clubs.
Ponga in doubt for Origin opener
Kalyn Ponga could miss the Origin opener for Queensland due to his ongoing groin injury in a blow to the Maroons’ hopes of retaining the shield.
The hidden messages on every club’s jersey
NRL players will wear boots and jerseys with a special meaning during Indigenous Round. These are the stories behind every design.
‘It hurt’: NRL veteran announces retirement
Newcastle Knights playmaker Blake Green has revealed that last weekend’s loss to the Cowboys would be his final game in the NRL.
Transfer frenzy: Knights to trigger mass player movement
A frenzy of player movement involving two Broncos, their northern rival and the Knights is about to dominate the NRL.
Backline rater: Are these guys really the best?
No backline is perfect but Braith Anasta finds it hard to pinpoint a weakness in a side whose fleet-footed flyers have scored 23 of their 24 tries so far this season. Do you agree?
NRL Tackle: Worst performance of any team in 2021
The defence was woeful and the errors were countless. Even the fans turned on them. Can it get any worse for the Tigers. Check out the Dally M votes from every game and full leaderboard.
Star ‘rebuilding’ with scorned ex-fiancee
After cancelling their wedding at the last-minute amid reported infidelity, Mitchell Pearce and Kristin Scott appear to be back on.
The frightening prospect confronting Titans opponents
Six tries in five games, tackle busts galore and regularly running 150m-plus – and the scary thing is that Titans coach Justin Holbrook reckons David Fifita is only just getting started.
Star’s ‘absolutely horrible’ return from injury
Kalyn Ponga’s return from injury hasn’t gone to plan for Newcastle, with the star costing his side a try in the opening minutes of its game.
Rule exposes NRL’s ‘flaw in the system’
The NRL have brought in a new rule but it might have to be expanded after two incidents in two games raised plenty of eyebrows.
Sailor forced into same indignity as Hayne
As Tristan Sailor attempts to reignite his sporting career, he finds himself in a similar situation to Jarryd Hayne. SPORTS CONFIDENTIAL.
‘Ponga isn’t our saviour’: O’Brien
Kalyn Ponga’s return is perfect timing given Newcastle’s horror injury toll and suspension list, but he won’t necessarily be the Knights’ saviour.
NRL star triggers three-team player swap
The Cowboys are reportedly set to let Josh McGuire join the Dragons, triggering a scenario that will see another two players swapped around.
‘I’ll come after you’: Packer threat in Super League war
‘I will come after you personally’. With those words, John Ribot knew that Kerry Packer was a serious threat in the Super League war. Read Part I of the Ribot interview here.
Club seethes at star’s awful sportsmanship
The way Dragons winger Mikaele Ravalawa reacted to Kurt Mann’s horrific concussion on the weekend has the Knights seeing red.
NRL Tackle: Key Tiger falls flat, again
Adam Doueihi was a shining light but his halves partner failed to follow — plus check out the Dally M votes from every game and full leaderboard.
Cowboy on Knights’ radar after horror Pearce diagnosis
Mitchell Pearce will be missing for months with the Knights playmaker to undergo surgery and it could see an out-of-favour Cowboy land in Newcastle.
Why is Walters at war with the Brisbane media?
It seems the new Broncos coach’s relationship with local media heavyweights is on shaky ground. but why?
Casualty ward: Are Knights being over cautious?
Despite losing star playmaker Mitchell Pearce and struggling to name a fit 21-man squad this weekend, Newcastle will delay Kalyn Ponga’s return.
Coach’s cruel realisation after horrorshow
Adam O’Brien has changed his tune on the NRL’s new 18th man rule, saying he won’t be able to find enough fit players this week.
Craziest game of year — and that’s saying something
This match had absolutely everything — long-term injuries, reports, brawls, dud calls and an unexpected upset.
New NRL rule breaks Dragons’ hearts
The bunker has broken the Dragons’ hearts on Saturday afternoon by making the controversial decision to overturn a first half try.
Dragon’s classy gesture in heated NRL clash
Dragons big man Tariq Sims scored two tries on Sunday but a classy act of sportsmanship was the most impressive moment of his game.
How Knights landed Frizell with no frills attached
Knights coach Adam O’Brien knew he had the right man when he met Origin star Tyson Frizell to talk about leaving the Dragons and joining Newcastle. And the back-rower hasn’t let him down.
The Tackle: Young guns enjoy being centre of attention
In an era of manufactured centres, the Broncos and Dragons have the luxury of deploying specialists. Likes and dislikes from R3, plus Dally M votes and full leaderboard.
The big winners from new 18th man rule
It comes with a rotational clause but the introduction of the new 18th man rule into the NRL after round five is sure to be a boon for a select group of players.
Kent: How coaches corrupt 18th man debate
You can’t coach against fatigue, because fatigue brings mistakes, and mistakes lead to the unemployment line. Coaches have, for years muddied the debate for an 18th man.
No excuses: Pearce deserved better from ‘sloppy’ Knights
Newcastle played like a team ready to hit the town rather than grind out a win for Mitchell Pearce’s 300th game. It’s simply not good enough, writes Paul Crawley.
Where’s the proof? PVL fires back amid injury chaos
As leading coaches, players and doctors call for an 18th man to help deal with the growing injury crisis, Peter V’landys has denied a connection to injuries and speed of the game.
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