Analysis
NRL 2024
The art in Ciraldo’s Dogs of War: How one man’s obsession revived Belmore
The Bulldogs bucking of NRL numbers and conventions, as well as a roster and defensive overhaul, has a finals return looming.
- by Dan Walsh
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The tactical shift behind Roosters’ most dangerous attack in 90 years
The Roosters already had a string of attacking options at their disposal. Trent Robinson’s shake-up has finally unlocked how to take full advantage of them.
- by Dan Walsh
Why the Bulldogs have holstered the NRL’s most breathtaking attacking weapon
Matt Burton’s soaring torpedo bombs are the stuff of NRL legend and nightmares for opposition fullbacks. Which makes Canterbury’s call to hold fire on them all the more impressive.
- by Dan Walsh
‘Keep integrity of the game’: Robinson calls for sin-bin summit as Manu breaks hand
The Roosters outside back stocks have taken another hit as Trent Robinson fears 71 sin bins so far in 2024 have gone too far in policing foul play.
- by Dominic Brock and Dan Walsh
Analysis
NRL 2024
The shocks and shake-ups of a faster, younger, tougher NRL in 2024
As the season moves past the halfway point, attacking football is in vogue, big names have made way for new talents and the off-field wheeling and dealing is as intriguing as ever.
- by Dan Walsh
A split lip triggered Steph Hancock’s first comeback. Now she’s 42 and still can’t retire
The Dragons’ latest NRLW signing is back for her 21st season of rugby league, having tried, and failed to retire every year since 2017.
- by Dan Walsh
Raiders firebrand Horsburgh sent off for fighting during NSW Cup match
The former Queensland representative was one of three players sent from the field in a match against the Warriors.
- by Adam Pengilly, Christian Nicolussi, Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
State of Origin II: Blues blitz sets up Suncorp decider after MCG demolition
NSW skipped to a record 34-0 halftime lead as Queensland were dismantled in emphatic fashion at the MCG.
- by Dan Walsh and Tom Decent
Tigers grant Utoikamanu permission to test options as Raiders, Storm circle
Wests Tigers have given star prop Stefano Utoikamanu permission to officially negotiate with rival clubs in order to bring his contract saga to a head.
- by Dan Walsh
‘I want him here with me’: Galvin’s pitch to Stefano as crunch talks loom
Rising star Lachlan Galvin has committed his future to the Wests Tigers. Now he is urging teammate Stefano Utoikamanu to do the same, with Canberra and other NRL rivals ready to pounce.
- by Dan Walsh
‘A bit of OCD’ and tears as Doueihi’s superstition caps comeback from third ACL tear
The Wests Tigers fan favourite raced 80 metres for a fairytale try on Sunday. And every time the Tigers scored, Adam Doueihi put himself at ease with his own personal post-try ritual.
- by Dan Walsh
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