Raiders stun as NRL crackdown goes ‘too far’
Another day another drama for the NRL’s controversial foul play crackdown as the first send off divided the sport once again.
Another day another drama for the NRL’s controversial foul play crackdown as the first send off divided the sport once again.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart caused a stir when he said NRL coaches who can’t have tough conversations with their players might as well coach netball.
Matt Ikuvalu says being an 18th man is a ‘weird experience’, constantly not knowing if or when you’ll play – but it’s helping the Rooster live his NRL dream. He speaks to Nick Walshaw.
Adam Reynolds could just be the start. Faced with a super tight salary cap, Souths may have to let go of more players, plus SBW boxing return and D-Day for Warriors. It’s Sports Confidential.
The rugby league world is in mourning following the death of one of the toughest players of the modern era — with champion Canberra Raiders forward Quentin Pongia passing away aged 48.
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.
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.
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.
Melbourne Storm revelation Ryan Papenhuyzen has emerged as a SuperCoach cheapie prospect after earning a starting spot.
For so many in professional sport, the rarefied air of elite clubs can rob the players of perspective. If NRL clubs want success, they must first be honest about their failings, writes PAUL KENT.
Latrell Mitchell gave NSW a huge scare, there were injuries and tries galore in a Magic Round thriller, but Roosters star James Tedesco still managed to steal the show. Check out all the talking points.
There’ll be Magic in Sydney soon, details of troubled Melbourne centre Curtis Scott’s fiery car park exchange with rugby union star Quade Cooper and more in Australia’s hottest sport gossip column.
The Canberra Raiders’ preparation for Sunday’s clash with premiers the Sydney Roosters has developed into the greatest test of their resolve after a nightmare 14-hour journey to Brisbane.
Finals are set to return to Sydney’s suburban grounds this season in a massive boost for four clubs, while there’s also good news for the Knights, Raiders and Cowboys.
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