Secret weapon behind Maroons’ enforcer Josh Papalii
Maroons enforcer Josh Papalii has revealed how he was toughened both mentally and physically by training with former world heavyweight boxing contender Alex “Lionheart’’ Leapai.
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Transfer talk: Griffin talks on Dragons’ next targets
The Dragons have been linked to two Queensland State of Origin forwards this off-season and coach Anthony Griffin has given an update of the club’s recruitment drive.
Origin biff: Old mates pledge to punch on
They played plenty of footy together in Canberra, now Origin rivals Josh Papalii and Junior Paulo have pledged to punch on.
Skipper’s ‘unbelievable’ bravery comes at cost for Raiders
It was an act of bravery and toughness that stunned the entire coaching and medical staff, but it also has future implications for Canberra as they look ahead to the 2021 NRL season.
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Stuart, Pay put mateship on hold
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Teams analysis: SuperCoaches sweat on stars
SUPERCOACHES are sweating on popular players Tom Trbojevic, Shaun Johnson and Tevita Pangai Jnr.
Full NRL teams Round 5
TOM Trbojevic’s shock selection for the Sea Eagles, blow for two popular cheapies at the Rabbitohs, axe falls at Raiders.
Raiders star in alleged nightclub fight
THE Raiders have selected Jack Wighton to play in Thursday night’s match against the Canterbury Bulldogs despite an ongoing police investigation into his involvement in a nightclub brawl.
Cleary eyes early return, Storm star sidelined
NATHAN Cleary’s new comeback date, Melbourne cops another blow, while the Rabbitohs will welcome back Adam Reynolds but could lose Sam Burgess for a fortnight — Round 5 Early Mail.
Time to issue an early Storm warning
THERE’S still a game to go, but Robert Craddock wraps up Round 4 of the NRL with 20 things he likes and dislikes, including whistle-happy referees, signs the end is near for the Storm dynasty and Queensland’s most captivating player.
NRL Late Mail: Benji boost for Tigers
WESTS Tigers playmaker Benji Marshall has made a swift recovery from an ankle injury in time to face the Eels, according to coach Ivan Cleary.
‘Embarrassed’, ‘soft’, ‘crap’: Sticky savages his Raiders
A FURIOUS Ricky Stuart has savaged his Canberra team, declaring them “soft” and claiming they should be “embarrassed” to wear the Raiders jersey in a fierce press conference after their loss to Manly.
Trbojevic injured as he destroys Raiders
MANLY’s week of trouble continued as Tom Trbojevic suffered an ankle injury after the freakish fullback destroyed the Canberra Raiders at Brookvale.
Buzz: Saint, Sinner and Shoosh
CLUBS circle unhappy Sharks star Valentine Holmes, the Roosters eye Coen Hess, an NRL star to face court for breaking road rules and the latest on Todd Carney’s return.
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