Knights star breaks apart in ‘nightmare’
One Knights player was left mentally shot after a “consistently bad” performance that gve the Tigers a win on Mitchell Pearce’s big day.
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NRL Casualty Ward: When hope quickly turned to despair
In an incredible weekend of injury mayhem, where barely a team was left untouched, a Roosters playmaker suffered the most when a possible hamstring injury was massively upgraded.
Happy 300th, son: Pearce salutes Mitchell’s persistence
Wayne Pearce admits he initially tried to steer his son away from rugby league but Mitchell has proved he was made to play the game as he prepares to play his 300th NRL match.
Late Mail: Raiders shock positional switch
Hudson Young is out of Canberra’s clash with the Warriors, and Ricky Stuart has shuffled his starting side. FULL WACKO’S WHISPERS
NRL reveals bombshell expansion plans
A second Brisbane team is all but locked in but the NRL isn’t going to stop there, identifying another market that will allow it to create conferences.
Early Mail: Latrell fails to finish Rabbitohs’ session
Benji Marshall has revealed the unlikely reason why Latrell Mitchell failed to finish a South Sydney training session.
Why it’s best never to count out NRL’s great survivor
If there’s one thing Mitchell Pearce has been good at over the years it’s been his ability to bounce back from adversity. And it’s that trait that could, one day, see him rival The Accountant.
NRL Tackle: Tiger faces axe as coach runs out of patience
Michael Maguire has hinted at changes following another poor performance — check out all the likes and dislikes from R2 with Dally M votes and full leaderboard.
Monster mash: Are NRL wrecking balls facing extinction?
Are rugby league’s big boppers set to go the way of the dinosaur? We investigate every NRL club to disclose who’s going large and who is evolving.
Best in show: Bradman’s trick shots stun Warriors
Knights sensation Bradman Best produced two stunning try assists to ensure Newcastle maintained their perfect start to the season with a comeback win against the Warriors.
Teen’s freakish game-winning move
The Newcastle Knights have found a great one in Bradman Best with the 19-year-old showing he has what it takes with the game on the line.
‘Beyond wrong’: Cruel change robs Warriors
The new NRL rule changes have made the game move at a breakneck speed but the bunker move has come under the spotlight in round two.
Knights’ pack of ‘alpha males’ hellbent on domination
The addition of Tyson Frizell has given Newcastle one of the best forward packs in the NRL and the hard-nosed group of “alphas” are ready to stand up to anyone who says otherwise.
Late Mail: Sharks sweat on injured forwards
Keep up to date with late team changes and gossip heading into the first round of the 2021 NRL season.
Stunning ‘captain’s knock’ in wild scenes
The Bulldogs’ new era has started with a stutter after the Knights put the Mitch Pearce scandal behind them as the new skipper had a night out.
MVP revealed as we rank every player from 398 to 1
It’s the most hotly debated topic in the game — who is the true MVP of rugby league? Using an unprecedented system we ranked all 398 players who took to the field in 2020 to produce a winner.
Buzz’s top 50: Stars, big-money guns left out
For the first time in almost two decades Cam Smith won’t feature in the top 50. But which other big-name stars missed the cut on Buzz’s list?
Star power: The NRL players to watch in 2021
The NRL season is ready to explode and these are the players set to ignite the competition. Do you agree? Check out every club’s prospects for the year ahead.
Early Mail: Sharks set to axe veteran prop
He looked back to his barnstorming best for the Indigenous All Stars, but Andrew Fifita is set to miss out for the Sharks in Round 1.
Mistakes, yes, he’s made a few but Pearce ready to ‘give back’
Mitchell Pearce admits dealing with criticism has been ‘the story of my career’ but, armed with a fresh contract, he’s determined to help the Knights ‘get the job done’ this year.
Young gun suspended for pub altercation
Newcastle Knights young gun Phoenix Crossland has been fined and suspended by the NRL after he was involved in a pub altercation.
NRL veteran’s ‘street fight’ rumour revealed
An NRL 360 host has revealed veteran halfback Mitchell Pearce was rumoured to have suffered a pre-season injury in a street fight.
WATCH: NRL releases cut-price 2021 ad campaign
After last season’s polarising $1 million ‘Simply the Best’ campaign, the NRL has focused on the “impossible” moments that make rugby league great.
Knights may have finally hit upon right fit at No.9
Newcastle has been searching for a spark to bring out the best in Mitchell Pearce for years. They believe a player returning from a major injury could be the answer.
Queensland rookies’ sobering reality check
Loaded with potential, Brisbane’s Xavier Coates and Cowboys sensation Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow have yet to put it all together consistently on the football field.
Star breaks silence on sexting scandal
Mitchell Pearce finally faced the public after cancelling his wedding and losing the Newcastle Knights captaincy.
‘Traumatic few weeks’: Pearce breaks silence
Mitchell Pearce has addressed the media to explain his decision to step down as Newcastle captain in the wake of a texting scandal.
Pearce stands down amid texting scandal
Mitchell Pearce has stepped down as captain of the Newcastle Knights following a text message scandal which rocked the club this week.
Pearce stands down amid texting scandal
Mitchell Pearce has stepped down as captain of the Newcastle Knights following a text message scandal which rocked the club this week.
Star’s face-off with teammate over sexting
Mitchell Pearce is set for a dressing room showdown with teammate Lachlan Fitzgibbon over the sexting scandal that ruined his wedding.
Knights threaten to ‘hurt’ Pearce with punishment
Newcastle Knights general manager of football has condemned Mitchell Pearce’s actions – and it is set to cost the halfback he cherishes.
Pearce scandal ‘unacceptable’: Buderus
Newcastle Knights football manager Danny Buderus has broken the club’s silence on Mitchell Pearce’s texting scandal while dropping a hint about his captaincy.
Pearce scandal ‘not acceptable’
Newcastle Knights legend Danny Buderus has broken the club’s silence on Mitchell Pearce’s texting scandal and his captaincy future.
Two Knights additions fuelling premiership dream
Injuries and inconsistencies plagued Newcastle last season. The arrival of an Origin veteran and an English teen should change that in 2021.
NRL pressure gauge: Can Moses handle the heat?
No player will carry as much expectation into season 2021 as Mitchell Moses. Can he deliver for the Eels? We examine the players under the most pressure this year.
Moment NRL star was caught sexting
Mitchell Pearce was just days away from saying ‘I do’ when his flirty texts to another woman were uncovered and exposed.
Close connection: Teammate who found Pearce texts
The Mitchell Pearce texting scandal has split Newcastle’s playing group after revelations several teammates are close friends with the partner of the female staffer.
NRL star back in the doghouse
Mitchell Pearce is in the headlines after calling his wedding off at the last minute — and it’s not the first time he’s courted off-field controversy.
NRL star’s dream turns to disaster
Mitchell Pearce could not have appeared more besotted with his impending bride before their shock wedding cancellation.
Mitchell Pearce’s wedding called off after flirty texts
Newcastle Knights star Mitchell Pearce’s lavish wedding has been cancelled at the last minute over an alleged flirty texting scandal. Find out more.
Revealed: Where your club sits in race to be NRL’s greatest
We crunch the numbers to find out where your team rates among all 16 NRL clubs and there’s no surprise which club sits at the top.
Which NRL club has the best rookie talent?
Plenty of rookies will be making their case for a debut in 2021, and PAUL CRAWLEY has run his eyes over the 80 best NRL prospects.
Train and trial: Young guns chase their NRL dreams
Train and Trial: Sons of Bulldogs legends are on the cusp of achieving their NRL dreams, while other former stars are hoping for a career lifeline.
Casualty Ward: Your club’s full injury toll revealed
With NRL pre-season well underway, we revealed every club’s Casualty Ward and when their injured stars are due to return. INJURY LIST.
Barnett opens up over ugly racism allegation
Mitch Barnett reveals what happened after he was alleged to have racially abused Tyrone Peachey, and what his future holds now.
Which stars face being left out in the cold?
Kurt Mann is desperate to be part of it, but Knights coach Adam O’Brien has a challenge on his hands keeping everyone in his talent-rich squad happy in 2021.
Knights star’s heartbreak at mum’s passing
Kurt Mann opens up on how COVID restrictions meant he was allowed just three weeks to spend with his sick mother before she died.
Burning issues: Foxx hunt has gone on long enough
It’s nearly Christmas and the futures of some of the NRL’s biggest names remain uncertain. PAUL CRAWLEY tackles 10 of the biggest questions that need to be answered.
Pearce reaffirms Knights future
Fresh from an off-season break, Newcastle captain Mitchell Pearce is primed for a big 2021 season for the Knights.
Transfer Market: Clubs in the hunt for Hectic Cheese
He’s one of the NRL’s most promising hookers and Brandon Smith is on the lookout for a new team, but who should be making a play for the rake?
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