Crunch games to define the eight: Johns
MATTHEW JOHNS: 2016 is shaping up as one of the most unpredictable finals series we have seen. Let’s see what’s at stake in three crucial matches this weekend.
Footy Form
Expert NRL tips for a huge round 24
JAMES Phelps gained a win on the field last week and now leads by three. Closest pursuers Paul Kent and Dean Ritchie will struggle to cut into his lead with so many games featuring hot favourites.
Hodgson swallows ban for the team
CANBERRA’S Josh Hodgson will enter the NRL finals race without the burden of carryover points but the knowledge his Dally M dream could be over.
Storm cop capital punishment
CANBERRA proved this year is the most wide open premiership race in years after out-muscling competition leaders the Storm at GIO Stadium.
Why Bulldogs will decide B-Moz’s Kangaroos fate
CANTERBURY flyer Brett Morris is firming for a return to the Kangaroos side that will contest the Four Nations. But it won’t be up to Morris whether he plays.
Roosters out to break bogey team
THE Roosters have won just four of 11 games against the Cowboys since 2009, their fewest wins against any opponent over that period.
Hayne is pure Gold for the Titans: Johns
THE Jarryd Hayne effect is a wake-up call to the NRL. Look at what his star power has done for the Titans in just one week, writes MATTHEW JOHNS.
Expert NRL tips for a huge round 23
IT’S tight at the top with the NRL finals approaching and our tipsters have got the whips cracking in the drive for home. Two games could see major swings on the leaderboard.
Raiders backed to snap Sharks streak
PUNTERS fancy Risky Stuart’s exciting Raiders to end the Sharks’ unbeaten streak in today’s heavyweight match-up at Southern Cross Group Stadium.
Expert NRL tips for a big round 22
WITH the NRL season coming down to the wire two games shape as pivotal as our experts strive to top the tipping table. Will Paul Kent’s gamble pay off and give him sole possession of the lead?
Sharks to test Sticky’s timing: Johns
CANBERRA have been great entertainment this season but if they leave the game open against Cronulla, they will get punished, writes MATTHEW JOHNS.
NRL Early Mail: All eyes on Thurston
GET all the latest team news and talking points ahead of Tuesday’s team announcements in the Round 22 edition of NRL Early Mail.
NRL Lowdown: Titans make rivals take notice
ONE side notched a victory that could ignite a finals charge, but how is your team faring? Find out in the Round 21 edition of the NRL Lowdown.
Warriors aiming to avoid golden-point heartbreak
EXTRA time has been poison lately for the Warriors who have lost three of their past four outings in golden point.
NRL tales that give Johns goosebumps
WITH NRL Retro Round upon us, MATTHEW JOHNS recounts a few of the stories that show the depth of the game’s history.
Expert NRL tips for a big round 21
WITH a lot of people tipping exactly the same teams last week there wasn’t a lot of movement on the leaderboard. Check who everyone tipped this week and let us know who’s on the money.
Full squads: Round 21 NRL teams
CHECK out the full Round 21 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster and Rikki-Lee Arnold.
Why NRL must tear down the bunker
COLMAN’S CALL: The referee bunker is beyond a joke. The NRL must step in a scrap the multi-million dollar disaster before it costs someone a grand final.
NRL Early Mail: JT blow, Titans’ hooker crisis
THE Cowboys are set be without star playmaker Johnathan Thurston, while the Titans are facing a hooker crisis. It’s Round 21 NRL Early Mail.
NRL Lowdown: New premiership threat emerges
ROUND 20 saw the emergence of another potential title threat, but how is your side faring? Find out how in the latest edition of the NRL Lowdown.
Raiders, Warriors promise plenty of points
THE chances of Canberra’s clash with the Warriors being low scoring would appear remote with the past six matches having seen an average of just under 53 total points scored.
Full squads: Round 20 NRL teams
CHECK out the full Round 20 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster and Rikki-Lee Arnold.
NRL Early Mail: Morgan back to boost Cowboys
KANGAROOS utility Michael Morgan will return from injury to boost the Cowboys. Get all the latest Round 20 team news.
NRL Lowdown: Who’s racing towards finals?
WHO starred, who struggled, who’s on the fringe, who’s on the outer, who passed and who failed? Check out the Round 19 edition of the NRL Lowdown.
Close encounter on cards for Knights v Storm
THE lowly Knights have a surprisingly good record against the high-flying Storm. Get the latest betting info here.
B-Moz: I’m not ready for Origin
BRETT Morris’s hat-trick for Canterbury raised hopes the winger could help save Blues’ blushes in the dead rubber – but he won’t do that to his NSW teammates.
Late Mail: Bulldogs lose four for Broncos clash
CANTERBURY coach Des Hasler has been forced to make four late changes to his side to meet Brisbane while Origin has also taken its toll on clubs.
Expert NRL tips for a big round 16
STUCK for who to tip in round 16 of the NRL. Check out who our experts picked before you make up your own mind.
Big score on the cards but for whom?
TEN of the past 11 matches between the Rabbitohs and Panthers teams at Pepper Stadium have been decided by double figures including each of the past seven. Who will gain the upper hand tonight?
The Blues errors that threw Origin away
QUEENSLAND were there to be beaten, but NSW buried themselves in errors. MATTHEW JOHNS analyses how the Blues blew themselves up.
Origin autopsy: Who’s headed for the axe
VIDEO: James Phelps and Michael Carayannis look at the hottest topic facing the Blues — who should be sent into retirement ahead of the dead Origin rubber in Sydney.
Full squads: Round 16 NRL teams
CHECK out the full Round 16 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster.
Farah: 80 minutes to restore state’s faith
ROBBIE Farah is talking to you. All 7.5 million NSW supporters who are craving a miracle. And the Blues vice captain is determined to grant his state that wish.
NRL Late Mail: Manly to blood Knight
YOUNG forward Liam Knight will make his NRL debut for Manly in Monday night’s game against Gold Coast.
Punters back Blues to force decider
THE Blues are seeing heavy support from punters to cause an upset and to keep the State of Origin series alive. But can they overcome history at Suncorp Stadium?
Dragons specials when leading at break
THE Dragons have won 13 of their past 14 games at Wollongong when leading at halftime.
Is Foran’s rugby league career over?
INJURED Parramatta star Kieran Foran has confided to friends he may never play the game again as he tries to reconcile with his partner Rebecca Pope.
Winning run is proof Sharks can take title
IN the cold, hard business that is rugby league, there are few fairytales left, but Cronulla winning their maiden premiership could actually happen, writes MATTHEW JOHNS.
Expert NRL tips for a big round 15
PAUL Kent is the outright leader this week after picking six of the eight round 14 fixtures. It’s still close at the top and with only four matches this week the competition is wide open.
Live coverage: Round 15 NRL teams
DESPITE suffering a shoulder injury against the Tigers, Sam Burgess has been named to take on the Eels on Friday night.
Will the Knights finally shine?
FOOTY FORM: Newcastle have only won three of 15 games at home recently, can they improve that record today?
NRL Late Mail: Latrell ruled out
SYDNEY Roosters fullback Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out of Saturday’s NRL clash against Melbourne with an ankle injury.
Time for Luke to be a force: Johns
LUKE Brooks has immense talent, and when the Tigers playmaker realises his full potential, he’ll be the Blues’ No.7. It’s time to go to the next level, writes MATTHEW JOHNS.
NRL Lowdown: Who’s firing, who’s failing?
WHO starred, who struggled and who’s the next man up? Find out how your team is faring in the Round 13 edition of the NRL Lowdown.
Early Mail: Pearce, Mitchell unlikely for Roosters
ROOSTERS teammates aren’t confident Mitchell Pearce and Latrell Mitchell will face the Storm. Get all the latest Round 14 team news in NRL Early Mail.
Raiders early faves to take down Sea Eagles
CHECK out all the best stats, what’s been backed and where the money is going in order to find a winner with the Round 13 Footy Form.
Full squads: Round 13 NRL teams
CHECK out the full Round 13 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster and Rikki-Lee Arnold.
Why Gallen is still public enemy No.1
FOR an agonising minute there, it looked as if Queensland’s biggest State of Origin villain was not, for once, going to be Paul Gallen.
Blues like it when they’re favourites
GET the inside mail from the TAB for the State of Origin series opener. Check out all the best stats, what’s been backed and where the money is going in order to find a winner.
Daley: Mateship is important
I have really pushed the friendship line for the Blues team this year. When you go into a battle like State of Origin you want to like and trust the bloke standing next to you.
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