NRL 2024
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The bunker is getting it all wrong. These are the changes it needs
The way we use video review technology is driving me crazy. But there are ways to improve it for the fans.
- by Andrew Johns
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‘No one is going to help us’: Frustration at Eels as Moses launches dressing room tirade
A seething Mitchell Moses vented his frustration in an impassioned address to senior staff and players.
- by Michael Chammas
Paul Kent guilty of street brawl as court rejects mental health claim
NRL journalist Paul Kent has pleaded guilty to a drunken street brawl after 11 hours at a pub, failing to convince a court he should be dealt with under mental health laws.
- by Perry Duffin
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Townsend signs one-year contract to join Roosters in 2025
James Tedesco backed the premiership winner to have a big influence on the club’s rising halves, as the star No.1 contemplates his own future.
- by Billie Eder, Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas, Adam Pengilly and Dan Walsh
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‘Best of both worlds’: Nawaqanitawase eyes unprecedented Olympic gold-NRL title double
Mark Nawaqanitawase has spoken for the first time about chasing a unique double as the Australian men’s and women’s sevens squad for Paris were unveiled.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘Better spending time in the sun at Henson’: Singo, Jets quit Perth NRL bid
John Singleton has withdrawn from a business case linking the Newtown Jets with a WA government-backed bid to become the NRL’s 18th team.
- by Roy Masters
Still the No.1: Why Souths have parked plans for Latrell to play centre
He was a standout there for NSW, but Latrell Mitchell will remain at fullback for Souths – and for good reason.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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
He dropped 8kg living on smoothies but Bronco’s return can’t offset crisis
Brisbane have just seven forwards available, with two more on restricted duties. Could the loss of another star for the Penrith clash break them?
- by Nick Wright
Dirty Dog: Why Reed Mahoney risks being binned for excessive niggling
Can there be too much niggling in the NRL? Persistent sledgers like Canterbury’s Reed Mahoney could be sent to the bin if they cross the line, says Graham Annesley.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough
Wayne Bennett spoke for many when he criticised the NRL over its matchday officiating. Changes are coming, but will they satisfy coaches, players and fans?
- by Andrew Webster
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