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Adrian Proszenko is the Chief Rugby League Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Cody Ramsey spent seven months in a hospital bed. Now the Dragons fullback wants to make an NRL comeback

Cody Ramsey spent seven months in a hospital bed. Now the Dragons fullback wants to make an NRL comeback

After half-a-dozen surgeries, which resulted in him losing 28 kilograms, Cody Ramsey was a shell of himself. This is the story of his remarkable comeback.

  • by Adrian Proszenko

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Player poll reveals tax-free deals may not attract stars to PNG

Player poll reveals tax-free deals may not attract stars to PNG

With PNG and Perth poised to join the NRL, a timely survey highlights the most important factors in attracting players.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Australia signs $600m deal to create PNG NRL team; further expansion could be ‘weeks away’
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Australia signs $600m deal to create PNG NRL team; further expansion could be ‘weeks away’

The deal to establish a PNG team comes with a China “escape clause” for Australia, while ARLC chair Peter V’landys has revealed another NRL license could be granted before Christmas.

  • by Matthew Knott, Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
The NRL is about to hand PNG a team. This is what it means for the game
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NRL 2024

The NRL is about to hand PNG a team. This is what it means for the game

The NRL will make one of its boldest calls on Thursday when it officially hands PNG a licence. Here’s everything you need to know about the decision.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Lewis Dodd will be key for the Rabbitohs in 2025. Even if Wayne Bennett doesn’t know who he is

Lewis Dodd will be key for the Rabbitohs in 2025. Even if Wayne Bennett doesn’t know who he is

South Sydney haven’t been able to settle on a halfback since Adam Reynolds left. Their new recruit reckons he can make the No.7 jersey his own.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
‘I thought it was a prank call from Robbo’: Terrell May breaks silence on Roosters exit
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NRL 2024

‘I thought it was a prank call from Robbo’: Terrell May breaks silence on Roosters exit

Terrell May has spoken for the first time about the moment his Roosters career ended, and the ugly fallout that followed.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
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Bellamy appointment proves State of Origin is entering its Victorian era

Bellamy appointment proves State of Origin is entering its Victorian era

Craig Bellamy is the latest Melbourne Storm staffer added to the NSW brains trust, giving the traditional battle between blue and maroon a distinctly purple tinge.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Daley and Bellamy failed as Origin coaches. Why have they come back for more?

Daley and Bellamy failed as Origin coaches. Why have they come back for more?

After being on the wrong end of a dynasty, Laurie Daley has the chance to create his own. However, he and Craig Bellamy must learn from their mistakes.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
‘Teams become their coaches’: How Flanagan is moulding the Dragons

‘Teams become their coaches’: How Flanagan is moulding the Dragons

Shane Flanagan was a plumber by trade. He wants the Dragons side he coaches to get into the trenches.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
He struggled to replace Adam Reynolds. Now Lachlan Ilias must fill Ben Hunt’s boots

He struggled to replace Adam Reynolds. Now Lachlan Ilias must fill Ben Hunt’s boots

The young halfback is perhaps the Dragons’ most important off-season signing, and will be under scrutiny from the outset. He says the challenge doesn’t faze him.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
The $30 investment that led Hunt back to the Broncos
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NRL 2025

The $30 investment that led Hunt back to the Broncos

Knowing they had to pull at Ben Hunt’s heartstrings, the Broncos killed the fatted calf for their prodigal son.

  • by Adrian Proszenko

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