Revealed: Why Madge axed wing duo for exiled Cobbo
Michael Maguire has revealed why he axed Broncos wingers Jesse Arthars and Josiah Karapani, and handed a recall to Selwyn Cobbo, after their shock loss to the Eels.
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Leaked audio: Bennett bars Triple M over offensive deleted skit
Wayne Bennett has barred the NRL’s broadcast rights holders after his ex-wife Trish and current partner Dale Cage were targeted as part of a ‘comedy’ skit. LISTEN to the deleted segment.
‘Why don’t you give up coaching’: The loss that almost broke Bennett
Forty years ago Wayne Bennett coached one of the most unusual rugby league teams imaginable. Robert Craddock and Peter Badel reveal how they kept Bennett from quitting – and saved him from his mother-in-law.
Road to first grade: When NRL’s next superstar halves will debut
Who is the NRL’s next Lachlan Galvin? We reveal the elite rookie playmakers ready to leave their mark on the NRL and their path to a first grade debut – which for some could come very soon.
NRL Schoolgirl Cup Players of the Round; Keebra stretch unbeaten run
NRL Schoolgirl Cup Players of the Round revealed after two round 6 thrillers and a big win by Marsden SHS as teams position themselves for a tilt at the premiership.
‘Relentless’ Hasler unfazed by wooden spoon, axing pressure
If Des Hasler is about to be sacked by the Gold Coast, he certainly isn’t showing signs of cracking, with Titans players revealing the veteran coach hasn’t deviated from his ‘Mad Scientist’ ways.
Reynolds: Wayne Bennett saved my marriage
Adam Reynolds was on the brink of divorcing the mother of his four children when two innocuous words from former South Sydney mentor Wayne Bennett saved his personal and professional lives.
Sneaky tactic players use to hoodwink the bunker revealed
NRL boss Andrew Abdo has called on players to be respectful to referees, as a sneaky tactic has emerged around close-talking players trying to influence the Bunker.
Plane crazy: NRL orders fifth Vegas flight amid unprecedented demand
Just two chartered flights were needed to take fans directly to Las Vegas in 2025, but the NRL has just ordered its fifth Qantas Dreamliner 787 for 2026 in response to a surge in demand.
Innocent Eels caught in mass Gold Coast Titans cleanout
A roster cleanout looms at the Gold Coast, with a number of big-name players linked with the exits. However, the Eels have distanced themselves from a move for a big Titans star.
NRL Late Mail: Souths discard recalled after star’s suspension
The Rabbitohs have been forced to recall an axed playmaker after Souths star Jack Wighton was handed a four game suspension. See all the predicted team changes for Round 22
Shut your mouth: Time for NRL stars to stop bullying referees
Every week NRL stars are deliberately placing pressure on referees by arguing decisions, complaining about rulings and demanding penalties … and its trickling down to junior rugby league matches, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
Luai: I tried to make Galvin a better player
As he prepares to take on his former halves partner for the first time, Jarome Luai has opened up on Lachlan Galvin’s Wests Tigers exit, insisting he only ever want to help his ex-teammate.
Madge’s worrying 2025 admission puts Broncos stars on notice
The Broncos are running out of time and Michael Maguire knows it. The Brisbane coach addresses claims his side doesn’t have the heart or the attacking nouse to be title contenders in 2025.
Cobbo returns from exile as desperate Broncos swing axe
Michael Maguire has again called on out-of-favour star Selwyn Cobbo to help save Brisbane’s season as the coach takes a chainsaw to his backline.
Rookie stars, career resurgences: Best buys of NRL season ranked
Some signings have been revolutions for their new teams, while other high-profile recruits still have a point to prove in 2025. After the mid-season movement, we rank the top contenders for the buy of the year.
Teams analysis: Kiraz to fullback, Broncos young gun dropped
Jacob Kiraz’s move to the No. 1 jersey for the Bulldogs could be a boost for SuperCoaches, while popular cheapie Josiah Karapani has been dropped.
Mam vows to not let crowd boos push him out of NRL
Besieged Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam has opened up on the barrage of boos he’s received from rugby league fans since his NRL return, vowing to not let the hostile crowds get in the way of his footy.
NRL Finals Predictor: Cellar dwellers shaping Top 8 order
Cellar dwellers Gold Coast and Parramatta have caused a top eight shake-up which can have major ramifications for the finals makeup. Every NRL club’s run home and final ladder position.
NRL referee demoted after back-to-back subpar performances
Referee Belinda Sharpe is set to be relegated to touch line duties in Round 22 following a lopsided penalty count in Cronulla’s win over South Sydney.
Storm spooked with star pair on radar of rugby rebels
Having locked down Dally M winner Jahrome Hughes the Melbourne Storm must now turn its attention to staving off a poaching raid from a cashed up rebel league.
Unresolved tension makes Tigers reunion Galvin’s greatest test
No one in Tigertown has forgotten how things ended with Lachlan Galvin. As they meet again, the fans who once cheered him will be baying for blood – and no doubt some of his former teammates will take delight in lowering his colours as well.
Devil’s advocate: The missing piece in Reece Walsh’s career
Cam Munster, Billy Slater and Cam Smith have a special piece in their career which Reece Walsh missed out on – an apprenticeship away from the forensic gaze of the NRL.
Madden’s Broncos exit opens door for boom Cowboys playmaker
Jake Clifford has won the battle for scrumbase contracts at the Cowboys – and it is set to deliver a former Australian schoolboys playmaker to the Broncos.
Walsh the unfair victim of deeper Broncos identity crisis
Reece Walsh is under fire but one of his biggest supporters claims Brisbane’s problems run much deeper than a few errors from their superstar fullback.
Early Mail: Madge dismisses Haas concerns, top Dog sidelined
Broncos prop Payne Haas has been cleared by Michael Maguire to take on the Rabbitohs despite lingering injury concerns, while a Bulldogs star is in doubt for the finals after suffering a stomach injury. See the latest team news.
Why Kangaroos should let Payne, Tino, Hammer defect to Samoa
You can understand why new Australian coach Kevin Walters wants to convince Payne Haas, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow not to defect to Samoa. But this is why he should let them walk.
People power: Gagai commits to Knights after fan petition
Newcastle have extended in-form veteran back Dane Gagai, while the Raiders have told two players that they’re free to talk to rival NRL clubs effective immediately. MARKET WATCH.
Buzz: Why DCE, Roosters won’t confirm NRL’s worst kept secret
Daly Cherry-Evans will turn out for Manly against his new club the Sydney Roosters in Round 22. This is why both parties are refusing to let the cat out of the bag.
Buzz: Reynolds’ ironman numbers a stark reminder of Souths blunder
With every mounting loss, the Rabbitohs’ decision to only offer club legend Adam Reynolds a one-year extension back in 2021 haunts them even more. These are the numbers that prove the costly blunder is still being felt.
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