The NRL is refereed more like an entertainment business than a sport nowadays, where nothing matters as long as the fans are excited. And the Storm-Roosters game exposed the game’s ‘close enough is good enough’ attitude, writes PAUL KENT.
James Fisher-Harris leaving a four-peat-chasing Panthers side to join the Warriors is a scary proposition for rival teams for more reasons than they realise, MATTY JOHNS writes.
It had to happen at some point and unfortunately for Penrith fans, this latest roster blow signals the end of their remarkable era of dominance. DEAN RITCHIE explains why.
Des Hasler’s dark arts entered the GIO Stadium post-game press conference when the Titans coach questioned the refereeing – a ploy he’s implemented before. Only this time, writes PAUL KENT, it backfired.
At what moment will Cameron Ciraldo point the finger at himself and concede the Bulldogs have gone backwards on his watch this season, writes Paul Crawley.
It is easy to understand why so many fans are disappointed that the Broncos and Storm will battle it out with two sides that are far from full strength, writes the editor.
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has been at the centre of a storm as the Rabbitohs have lurched from one crisis to the next – will it be the wake-up call he, and the club, needs?
After a remarkable month, Channel 7 has celebrated another huge night with the Women’s World Cup final drawing another massive audience.
Manly won’t be playing finals football this year and it has nothing to do with referees despite Anthony Seibold’s massive blow-up, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Latrell Mitchell has won premierships, but never with South Sydney. If he wants to be Mr September for the Rabbitohs, it’s time to knuckle down, writes Brent Read.
A bid by Stu Laundy of the billion-dollar hotel empire to save Brad Fittler’s job simply must fall flat. The Blues don’t belong to a pub baron, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Wayne Bennett has done more than most to promote rugby league but his embarrassing post-match exchange in Perth while promoting the game in AFL territory did more harm than good. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
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