Dragons

Why Bird’s back row brilliance could be short-lived

Jack Bird excelled in the back row in St George Illawarra’s big win over Brisbane, but he feels like he belongs in the backs.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Matthew Dufty of the Dragons makes a break during the round 13 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Brisbane Broncos at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on June 03, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

NRL

Players urge Dragons to rethink Dufty stance

Questions are being asked why St George Illawarra isn’t re-signing Matt Dufty, and now his teammates hope the club changes its mind.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Jack De Belin of the Dragons kisses his partner after the round 13 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Brisbane Broncos at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on June 03, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

NRL

Standing ovation for de Belin’s NRL return

Jack de Belin celebrated his NRL return with a kiss on an emotional night which saw Dragons fans give him a hero’s welcome.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Matthew Dufty of the Dragons celebrates after scoring a try during the round 13 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Brisbane Broncos at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on June 03, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

NRL

Dragons win game but get glimpse of bleak future

The Dragons victory over Brisbane was a bittersweet one with fans enjoying the result but left wondering over the club’s retention policy.

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NRL

ARL Commissioner Mark Coyne speaks to the media at Qantas domestic terminal in Sydney after arriving home from Singapore where he was arrested by local police after an expletive laden rant during a drunken night out. Picture: Toby Zerna

Queensland clubs snub Coyne

That famous loyalty only go so far it seems. Despite 19 games for the Maroons and scoring their most famous State of Origin try, it appears Queensland could see Mark Coyne fired from the ARL Commission.

SuperCoach

Andrew Fifita, Suliasi Vunivalu and Viliame Kikau have felt the wrath of the match review committee.

Early Mail: Judiciary wreaks havoc

The match review committee has had a busy week and will have a huge influence on Round 19 NRL teams.

Opinion

Kent: Hunt’s tired excuse leaves Mary exposed

As St George Illawarra’s $1.2m marquee player, Ben Hunt shouldn’t have the luxury of taking a week off because he’s tired. But it is this abysmal attitude that has coach Paul McGregor in the firing line, writes PAUL KENT.

Teams

The inagural Nines World Cup will be played later this year

Nines World Cup: Everything you need to know

Learn everything you need to know about the first Nines World Cup including the pools, ticket prices, dates and teams who will take part.

NRL

Saint, sinner, shoosh: Allianz cost blowout

It is already one of the most divisive projects in NSW — but the rising cost of redeveloping Sydney’s Allianz Stadium is becoming a nightmare. PLUS, could David Gallop really return to the NRL?

SuperCoach

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Jake Friend of the Roosters leaves the field injured during the round 18 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Newcastle Knights at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 20, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Casualty ward: Jake’s un-Friendly fracture

Latest on Jake Friend, Blake Ferguson, Sam Burgess and many more. Full injury list and analysis from Round 18.

NRL

PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Dragons players look dejected after a Panthers try during the round 18 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Panthers Stadium on July 19, 2019 in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Forget Mary, Dragons have glaring issues to fix

St George Illawarra has a board meeting on Tuesday — and while Paul McGregor’s position is not up for discussion, at the top of the to-do list must be a thorough investigation of the club’s real problems.

SuperCoach

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the round 15 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Manly Sea Eagles at Cbus Super Stadium on June 29, 2019 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Late Mail: Turbo confirmed, Fergo out

Forget the rumours, Tom Trbojevic will play this afternoon. But there are big changes for both teams.

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