Casualty Ward: Ponga NRL return date revealed
Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga has dodged an injury bullet following shoulder surgery. NRL Physio reveals why.
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Smith set to quit Storm: ‘He has a Sydney club’
Storm cult hero Brandon Smith has been shopped to 14 NRL clubs after an email revealed the star will be granted a shock early release.
How Brailey bunch should settle SuperCoach feud
Taj Brailey faces a real NRL SuperCoach headache in 2021. Which of his older brothers – Jayden or Blayke – does he pick? Our expert helps him out.
‘Bargain buy’: Which NRL clubs can afford Widdop
Gareth Widdop is resigned to becoming NRL’s cut-price king and one club is set to sign the star at an absolute steal. Here’s what he’s now worth.
The new NRL club challenging Bulldogs’ $2m Foxx hunt
While a Tigers return is now off the table for Josh Addo-Carr, the Bulldogs are all in with a huge offer, and another team has entered the race.
Kent: Days of players holding clubs to ransom are over
Enough is enough. The NRL has finally moved to end the player contract farce plaguing the game, PAUL KENT reveals.
Roosters greats hold fears for Suaalii
A trio of Roosters legends have revealed the biggest challenge facing the most sort after talent in Australian sport and how it could go wrong.
NRL rookies who made us go WOW in 2020
From a player known as ‘The Flying Plumber’ to another who is a 28-year-old former carpenter, these are the fascinating back-stories behind the rookies who have taken the NRL by storm in 2020.
NRL draw revealed: Grudge matches to ignite season
Josh Aloiai and his lawnmower, Addin Fonua-Blake v Manly, Penrith’s revenge – here are the best grudge matches of the 2021 season. DRAW HERE.
Former Broncos coach Seibold starts new NRL gig
Axed Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Seibold will officially return to the NRL after linking up with an old friend.
Gen next: How one club bulked up for a big future
As one 2020 NRL top eight team lays claims to dominating a future NSW Origin engine room, we analyse which players are ready to make the step up to the big time.
Official: Knights secure Clifford on two-year deal
Newcastle Knights finally have their new playmaker after Cowboys pivot Jake Clifford inked a two-year deal with the club.
Transfer Market: Tigers weigh up move for Bronco
The transfer market continues to pick up pace, with Brisbane’s former Maroons prop Joe Ofahengaue eye a move to Wests Tigers.
Cult hero Uate retires after 14 seasons
Former Newcastle, Manly and Huddersfield flyer Aku Uate attempted to rehabilitate his ankle injury, but when it wouldn’t fully recover, he called it quits.
Dirty detail in Smith’s Channel 9 spat
Cameron Smith has opened up on a fiery feud with Channel 9, his new book revealing angry details of a spat with the NRL’s iconic broadcaster.
NRL veteran cut after nine days
The Bulldogs have backflipped on their decision to sign Blake Green, the injured halfback lasting just nine days with his former club.
Bombshell secret clause in Ponga contract
When the Knights announced the re-signing of ace fullback Kalyn Ponga earlier this year, they claimed a five-year deal. But it’s not that simple.
Broncos have a $600K headache
The Brisbane Broncos dealt a fresh blow in bid to rebound from horror 2020 season and there’s more bad news for Anthony Seibold.
Knights prioritise Pearce over Roberts
Newcastle has been linked to enigmatic flyer James Roberts, but the Knights won’t pursue his signature as they focus on retaining star half Mitchell Pearce.
Frizell told: ‘There is more in you’
Tyson Frizell may not have left St George Illawarra for Newcastle if it wasn’t for Knights coach Adam O’Brien challenging him.
Why Widdop call could spark recruitment frenzy
Despite only being one year into a rich deal with Warrington Wolves, former Dragons star Gareth Widdop may be released to play in the NRL so he can be closer to his children.
Benji’s new home to trigger major roster rejig
Benji Marshall’s NRL lifeline could see the Knights secure a young playmaker while there’s a real surprise packet set for a role at the Sharks next year. It’s all in Sport Confidential.
NRL outcasts: $10m worth of star power no-one wants
They’re some of the biggest names in the game, but these 16 NRL stars are on the outer and struggling to find new homes due to the salary cap restraints and uncertainty around COVID-19. See the full list of ‘outcasts’ here.
Legend’s wild Pearce conspiracy theory
Knights star Mitchell Pearce has been sensationally linked with a stunning return to Sydney in a rumour from NRL legend Laurie Daley.
Download your week three NRL finals teams posters
It’s finals fever! The NRL playoffs are underway — and you can download your 2020 finalist posters right here.
Penrith’s huge advantage damaging competition’s integrity
In a record breaking run of 11 straight victories, the Penrith Panthers have looked fitter, faster and fresher than their premiership rivals. And this is the reason why, reveals PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Fallen coach’s reported NRL olive branch
Former Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Seibold may not be out of the NRL circle for long with a long-time friend coming to his aid.
Leilua in trouble again as Panthers end Tigers season
Tigers centre Joey Leilua is set for another stint on the sidelines after being cited for a shoulder charge on, yes, Dylan Edwards as the minor premiership-bound Panthers showed their class in a fiery encounter.
Mateship may secure Seibold a new job
A bond forged when assistant coaches at the Storm may see sacked Broncos coach Anthony Seibold secure a role under Adam O’Brien at the Newcastle Knights.
Knights shattered after ‘miraculous’ act
Warriors coach Todd Payten’s coaching hopes have again been enhanced in a performance that has left Newcastle Knights stars devastated.
Sharks continue to lock up exciting young core
The Sharks are certainly building nicely for the future while the NRL silly season is almost upon us. And what a future Tim Tszyu has in front of him after his demolition of Jeff Horn.
Bulldogs boss explains club’s shock signing
Just three weeks after joining the Newcastle Knights, Blake Green will have a new home in 2021 after a rival NRL club swooped in to sign the veteran, despite him suffering a serious knee injury.
Bulldog Barrett launches coaching raid on Knights
The Bulldogs will attempt to nail down its new-look coaching roster with the acquisition of a legendary player and coach, while England coach Wane secures official interview with Cowboys.
NRL Tackle: Best first half of the modern era
Our rugby league writers reveal what caught their eye — good and bad — in Round 15 of the NRL, including positive signs for struggling St George Illawarra.
Coach ‘felt like crying’ over NRL carnage
An NRL journeyman’s career could be under threat after a serious injury appears set to rule him out for the rest of the season.
‘I played prop weighing 89kg’: Greatest NRL utility revealed
He’s not the biggest name at the club, far from it. But nobody has contributed more to the Knights in 2020 than Kurt Mann – and in some ways what he hasn’t done is more important than what he has.
Lavish parties, savage sprays: Boyd opens up on Knights nightmare
From cash prizes and parties, to businesses going broke and players not being paid. Darius Boyd has revealed how a fantasy world became a nightmare when the Newcastle Knights were owned by billionaire turned bankrupt Nathan Tinkler.
Revealed: The teams with the hardest and easiest draws of 2020
When it comes to the NRL draw, TV ratings matter more than fairness. So which teams have been left with an easy run in 2020 as a result, and which have copped an unfair hiding? PHIL ROTHFIELD analyses the fixture.
Brailey running again but won’t return for Knights
Newcastle hooker Jayden Brailey is making good progress in his recovery from an ACL knee injury, but he won’t return this season.
Dragons star’s strong message on NRL future
Our rugby league writers reveal what caught their eye — good and bad — in Round 14 of the NRL, including St George Illawarra playmaker opening up on his future plans.
GRAPHIC: NRL star drank his own blood
Manly veteran Joel Thompson has revealed how he played almost an entire game with a cut artery in his tongue in the Sea Eagles’ loss to the Knights – and fair warning – it’s not for the faint-hearted. GRAPHIC IMAGES.
Monday Buzz: Why the NRL must follow lead of AFL
The NRL has led the way over rival codes in sporting administration during coronavirus. However, there is one area the AFL is now showing the way. It’s all here in Buzz’s weekend wrap.
Referee’s all-time blunder in thriller
Commentators were completely baffled after a touch judge made a horrific error during Sunday’s thrilling NRL encounter in Newcastle.
Frightening reality behind rugby league’s injury crisis
The 2020 NRL season has been crippled by an unprecedented number of injuries as a perfect storm creates havoc and leaves scores of players hurt. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals every major injury.
Knights could keep Green beyond 2020
Melbourne football manager Frank Ponissi knows how good Blake Green can be after his two seasons at the Storm, so he has endorsed the veteran playmaker’s move to Newcastle.
Knights duo didn’t breach COVID rules
Newcastle Knights rookies Starford To’a and Simi Sasagi are free to play from this weekend after the NRL cleared the pair of any wrongdoing for breaking the club’s isolation bubble.
‘Sociopath’: Why my brother hated every other halfback
There have been plenty of great feuds in the NRL but when it came to Newcastle legend Andrew Johns, he hated every halfback he played against – and there were two he hated the most, writes MATTY JOHNS.
Protect the coaches: Panthers boss calls for post-match press ban
The chairman of the Panthers has made the stunning call to ban post-match press conferences to avoid ‘emotional’ responses from coaches after Ivan Cleary was fined $20,000 for criticising the refs. Do you agree? Vote in our poll.
Taupau headaches ensure Manly’s injuries remain a blur
NRL concussion protocols will decide Martin Taupau’s fate — with headaches persisting for the Sea Eagles enforcer following the Jack Hetherington hit — but there are positives elsewhere on Manly’s injury front.
NRL run home: Contender’s shock fall from finals race
There’s just seven weeks remaining until the NRL finals and the race for spots in the top eight is heating up – but one heavyweight side may have already booked their October holidays.
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