NRL 2024
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
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Analysis
NRL
Changes Slater must consider for his biggest Maroons test
Billy Slater faces his greatest litmus test at the Maroons’ helm.
- by Nick Wright
Broncos’ déjà vu: Four things learnt from fourth straight defeat
Déjà vu ensued for the Brisbane Broncos once again: ultimately, they were their own worst enemy.
- by Nick Wright
Perspective
NRL
No Origin players in NZ for Broncos desperate to save season
Kevin Walters has revealed he will not field any of his State of Origin players as his side seeks to arrest a three-game losing streak in New Zealand.
- by Nick Wright
How does Billy overcome this? Four things learnt from Maroons’ horror
How does Billy Slater pick Queensland up from this, in what looms as the greatest test of his coaching career?
- by Nick Wright
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
Giants, ‘demons’ and Latrell: Three burning questions Maroons must answer
A third-straight series triumph is within their grasp, but the Queensland Maroons face several burning questions that need answering.
- by Nick Wright
Perspective
NRL
Is Queensland’s west off the table? It shouldn’t be
It’s a region with a rich rugby league history, so why has Queensland’s west seemingly fallen down the NRL expansion pecking order?
- by Nick Wright
The numbers behind Broncos slump, and the axing that could spark change
Brendan Piakura has provided an insight into why he failed to retain his Maroons place, revealing the impact the game’s plateaus could have on young players.
- by Nick Wright
Kaufusi feeling ‘bloody awesome’ after Maroons recall
Felise Kaufusi had an emotional response to his recall to the Queensland team, but admits it was his own fault that he missed out on Origin last year.
- by Joel Gould
Analysis
NRL
Cleared and unafraid, Reece Walsh’s best is yet to come
The Maroons’ marquee man has declared himself ready for Origin game two. And a key tweak could make him even more dangerous.
- by Nick Wright
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