Rival ‘smokes’ de Belin in first game back
Jack de Belin had a mixed bag of a performance in his first NRL game since 2018 and one moment left him looking worse for the lay-off.
Jack de Belin had a mixed bag of a performance in his first NRL game since 2018 and one moment left him looking worse for the lay-off.
NRL’s mid-season report cards are out. How could a consensus top four pick hit such a low ebb? The Raiders are just a poor reflection of the team that has been fighting to the death in recent years.
Two court cases, 30 months and a whole lot of headlines – Jack de Belin is back in first grade, but his return will be a little different to what he’s used to.
The surname is synonymous with the Rabbitohs and after spending time back in the UK and battling a crippling hip injury, their one-time prop forward is keen for another tilt in the NRL.
The Dragons’ season may be in freefall but Tyson Frizell insists he’s staying put despite speculation linking the star forward with a move to the Sydney Roosters.
People will say mathematically the Dragons are still a chance, but forget the promises of a fightback from here. It’s over in the wake of a 40-18 flogging at the hands of Penrith.
With just eight weeks until the NRL finals, MATTY JOHNS runs his eye over every team’s chances and the player who could make or break their sprint to the final eight.
Viliame Kikau’s mad fulltime tunnel dash, new leading contender for Blues star James Maloney’s signature, LaMelo Ball goes head-to-head with NRL grand final – it’s all in SPORTS CONFIDENTIAL.
Origin and Dragons legend Mark Coyne will fight for his future at the ARL Commission despite stepping aside from his position following his arrest in Singapore. SEE THE CHARGE SHEET.
It’s one of the most storeyed rivalries in rugby league and it’s split The Daily Telegraph’s experts right down the middle. SEE THEIR TIPS FOR ROUND 18.
Don’t worry about what Nick Cotric’s ugly tackle on Tim Lafai should be called; what matters is the NRL making sure it doesn’t happen again, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Some stars have returned but others have been rested after a gruelling State of Origin series. See all the teams for Round 18 right here.
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