Matty Johns’ run to the NRL finals
With just eight weeks until the NRL finals, MATTY JOHNS runs his eye over every team’s chances and the player who could make or break their sprint to the final eight.
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Why a vomiting Panthers star bailed on the bell
Viliame Kikau’s mad fulltime tunnel dash, new leading contender for Blues star James Maloney’s signature, LaMelo Ball goes head-to-head with NRL grand final – it’s all in SPORTS CONFIDENTIAL.
The classic rivalry that split our experts
It’s one of the most storeyed rivalries in rugby league and it’s split The Daily Telegraph’s experts right down the middle. SEE THEIR TIPS FOR ROUND 18.
LIVE: NRL teams Round 18
Some stars have returned but others have been rested after a gruelling State of Origin series. See all the teams for Round 18 right here.
Waerea-Hargreaves free to face Knights
The Roosters’ chances against Newcastle on Saturday have been boosted by Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ successful appeal of a dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary.
Early Mail: Johnson to be named, Burgess firms
There are injuries and suspensions galore in the NRL this week. Get the predicted team changes in Early Mail.
Casualty ward: Bulldog out for season
Another monster casualty ward — the Bulldogs have lost a key duo, the Sharks have been shredded and Sam Burgess’s return date has been confirmed.
Bizarre bunker ruling overshadows Dogs’ upset victory
The Knights have been talked up as a fair dinkum premiership threat but fans are entitled to have their doubts after the Bulldogs sprung a 20-14 win on the Novocastrians.
Late Mail: Turbo out, all eyes on Origin stars
Injuries from the State of Origin decider have forced late changes to squads, while South Sydney has been hit with some bad news ahead of Round 17. Keep up to date with all the team news.
SuperCoach teams analysis Round 17
It’s Turbo time! NRL SuperCoach analyst Tom Sangster runs his rule over the Round 17 NRL teams.
Why NRL can’t demote out-of-form referees
The NRL’s head of football, Graham Annesley, says the standard of refereeing over the past fortnight is unacceptable but there isn’t the depth in the ranks to sack under-performing officials.
Early Mail: Cronulla’s big Johnson call, Gallen a chance
Sharks coach John Morris makes a call on his misfiring half after hooking him, latest on Paul Gallen’s injury and South Sydney captain Sam Burgess update — check out all the latest team news.
Blues conundrum: Who takes control of the team?
Having never won an Origin series, Mitchell Pearce has the chance to fulfil a career ambition — but his return to the Blues comes with a big question mark. WATCH THE MONDAY BUNKER
Monday Buzz: Bunker shocker, Benji’s the bomb
Even without all their State of Origin stars, Newcastle showed against the Warriors why they are a finals chance, more bunker blunders and who’s next on the Titans’ list?
Casualty ward: Milford miracle, Jazz drama
Brisbane Broncos playmaker Anthony Milford has pulled off a miracle recovery after originally being ruled out for 12 weeks.
Monday Buzz: Is this the future of rugby league?
As the threat of concussion litigation looms, it is clear that rugby league must respond if it is to survive and thrive. So what can be done to take the NRL into the future? PHIL ROTHFIELD has some suggestions. VOTE NOW IN OUR POLL.
Late Mail: Broncos blood fourth debutant
The Brisbane Broncos will debut FOUR players in today’s clash against Cronulla at PointsBet Stadium.
Refs under fire as Warriors sneak home
Sam Lisone was the unlikely hero for the Warriors as the big man dotted down in the 76th minute to steal a controversial 24-20 win over Newcastle.
Newcastle’s rise sealed in Origin colours
The last time Newcastle had this many players wearing NSW jerseys, the iPhone was a brand new thing in Australia. Now the Knights’ resurgence is set to fuel NSW’s Origin dreams.
Kent: Freddy’s Blues built on lies
When he arrived as coach, Brad Fittler claimed to be all about the team, its culture and pride in the jersey. This year he’s been exposed by a series of hypocritical moves, writes PAUL KENT.
LIVE: NRL teams Round 16
The final bye is here and the SuperCoach Gods have been surprisingly nice with David Klemmer, Latrell Mitchell, Ryan Matterson and Payne Haas named but one crucial player has been left out.
Early Mail: Friend, Keary eye returns
State of Origin and the bye will wreak havoc on the Round 16 NRL teams. Get the full lowdown on the upcoming selections.
Casualty ward: Milford faces 12 weeks
As if the bye round wasn’t bad enough, SuperCoaches have been hit with a fresh set of issues. Full injury and judiciary lowdown heading into Round 16.
Monday Bunker: Jury out on big-money NRL star
Are Cronulla better off playing a young gun over Shaun Johnson? Plus why the Storm, Roosters rivalry is just heating up — our rugby league writers analyse the NRL’s big talking points.
Late Mail: Woods returns, Dogs pull late switch
There have been a host of changes for Round 15 of the NRL. Keep up to speed with all the team changes.
Roosters star ready to stop Ponga
Kalyn Ponga’s elusiveness over the last month has left his opposition clutching at thin air but a Roosters great believes James Tedesco’s defence will be up to the task.
Gavet passes on what he learned in the dark
James Gavet knows what it’s like to struggle and to feel like he’s not being heard. The Newcastle prop will do all he can to make sure nobody else has to.
Johns: Origin reward if Pearce can cook Chooks
If anyone is due another shot at Origin redemption, it is Mitchell Pearce. And what better time to prove himself than against his former club, writes MATTY JOHNS.
Round 11 teams: Dragons clean-out, Okunbor gone
Dragons coach Paul McGregor has swung the axe to headline a monster Team List Tuesday. Re-live our SuperCoach blog and Round 11 NRL teams coverage.
Kent: NRL brains turning season on its head
In a season boasting more plot twists than Game of Thrones, NRL coaches are upsetting, surprising, inspiring and disappointing. PAUL KENT grades those shaping the 2019 premiership.
Sharks guessing game begins as big gun eyes return
How will John Morris accommodate Matt Moylan’s return? Paul McGregor threatens to wield the axe at St George Illawarra while Penrith lose a playmaker. All the NRL early mail ahead of round 11.
Brown backs Pearce to do the job in Origin
Mitchell Pearce’s path to State of Origin is well-worn but according to Newcastle coach Nathan Brown the veteran halfback has never been better prepared to walk it.
Knights slay Dragons as Pearce enters Origin frame
Undoubtedly the most polarising Blues player ever, Mitchell Pearce has suddenly catapulted himself back into discussions after he and Kalyn Ponga smashed up St George Illawarra in Mudgee.
Big O’s trivia: 2019’s best buys in rugby league
Ten rounds into the NRL season and the star turns and dark horses are starting to show their value. THE BIG O picks his 15-1 of the best buys in rugby league in 2019.
Panthers tipped to break slump
After a horror month the Panthers are attracting support to return to the winner’s circle and there is little love for the Eels following their thrashing last week.
Casualty Ward: Johnston gone, Allan shifts back
Rabbitoh Alex Johnston is set for a stint on the sidelines, opening up the fullback role for a gun rookie, while Canberra flyer Jordan Rapana will also miss plenty of action. Latest on a bumper casualty ward from Magic Round.
NRL teams: Cleary swings the axe
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has swung the axe and dropped two starters. Find out who else is in and out in today’s team announcements.
Early Mail: Papenhuyzen earns promotion
Melbourne Storm revelation Ryan Papenhuyzen has emerged as a SuperCoach cheapie prospect after earning a starting spot.
Roosters demand redress over Pearce ban
The Sydney Roosters want compensation from the NRL over the Mitchell Pearce suspension that ultimately ruined their 2016 season and cost the club more than $60,000 in legal fees.
Ponga ices win as Knights slay Dogs
Newcastle have survived a second-half fight back from Canterbury to return to the top-eight with a third-straight victory, with playmaker Kieran Foran impressing on return from injury.
NRL confession: We were harsh on Pearce’s dog act
Three years after Mitchell Pearce was suspended for eight weeks and fined $125,000 as one of the heaviest sanctions in rugby league history, the NRL has finally admitted they overreacted and got the decision wrong.
‘Scans showed parts of my brain had fallen asleep’
Sione Mata’utia is the youngest Kangaroo in history and was on track for an NRL career that could have made him a legend of the game. But a series of concussions almost forced him into retirement. Now, he’s back and he wants another shot at stardom.
Mal Meninga: My NRL magic men
As the NRL’s finest head to Suncorp Stadium for the biggest round of the season, MAL MENINGA names his top six spellbinding talents in 2019.
LIVE: NRL teams Round 9
The teams for Round 9 are in and the cheapie of the week is a confirmed starter. See all the teams for the Magic Weekend right here!
Casualty Ward: Mixed news for Kikau, McCullough
Penrith big-man Viliame Kikau and Brisbane hooker Andrew McCullough have been given mixed injury news following a crazy weekend on the injury front.
Kent: Who is the best player in the NRL?
Latrell Mitchell’s 26 points against Wests Tigers had the accolades piling up — but is the Roosters flyer really better than, say, Luke Keary, Cooper Cronk or Cameron Smith? VOTE IN THE POLL.
Origin showdown: The battle to replace Jimmy the Jet
With James Roberts expected to play reserve grade this week the race for a Blues Origin jersey has heated up and Brad Fittler has three players in mind to replace league’s fastest man.
Monday Bunker: Who’s to blame for Broncos’ Boyd dilemma?
What do the Broncos do with Darius Boyd, the ins and outs of Magic Round and Nathan Brown’s future – our rugby league experts take it all on in this week’s edition of Monday Bunker.
Pearce answers critics to power Knights past Warriors
Newcastle’s polarising skipper played a hand in four of his side’s five tries with a superb all-round performance to guide them to back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
NRL Late Mail: Knights, Warriors lose star backs
Both Newcastle and the Warriors have lost key backline players ahead of their clash across the Tasman, while the Tigers and Roosters are also without vital men. LATE MAIL
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