‘Very sad’: Star forced to quit at 24
At just 24 years of age, Parramatta Eels forward Keegan Hipgrave has had no option but to hang the boots up for good.
At just 24 years of age, Parramatta Eels forward Keegan Hipgrave has had no option but to hang the boots up for good.
NRL player signings 2022: While the rugby league world is ablaze with chatter who The Dolphins will recruit, we name 28 SEQ junior stars going the other way – to Sydney NRL clubs.
Sacked centre Curtis Scott has reportedly been handed an NRL lifelines as an NRL CEO has voiced his desire to sign hot free-agent Brandon Smith.
One club’s draw for next season stands head and shoulders above the rest, while the defending premiers have been handed a tough task in their bid for back-to-back titles.
Kevin Walters has yet to settle on a replacement for Cameron Smith, but one contender for the Maroons No.9 jersey is set to get a leg-up from NSW legend Andrew Johns.
Ahead of a crucial meeting of the Australian Rugby League Commission to decide the future of four NRL players, the game has been praised for “terrific” work getting its house in order.
Queensland may be puffing their chest out but it’s NSW who have the real riches – and Blues coach Brad Fittler has his eye on Parramatta, with seven Eels emerging as Origin contenders.
Young Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown has turned to Joey Johns, the Immortal he never watched play, to help him avoid a affliction he never knew existed that had him “sh***ing” himself.
He played Australian Schoolboys and NSW U/20s and scored on debut for Parramatta, but where will Ethan Parry be in 2021? Rivals are circling the Eels’ next big thing.
Reagan Campbell-Gillard had a miserable final season with Penrith and not even the security of a long-term deal could make him happy. But he’s keen to correct the record on one issue.
Ryan Matterson hits back at critics of his Wests Tigers defection — including former teammate Robbie Farah – saying it was never about money but a decision he had to make.
Latrell Mitchell’s arrival at Redfern is imminent and it could have implications for his Rabbitohs teammates. Keep up to date with all the latest off-season player movement!
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