Kent: Reaction shows just how much game has lost its way
To argue that high tackles are simply a part of the game and to be tolerated, as most former players, many current players and a few coaches have, is a great disservice to rugby league.
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Buzz’s lowlight: NRL star outs racist troll
Weeks after two men were charged for attacking Latrell Mitchell over social media, Knights star Tyson Frizell has been subjected to a racial slur. BUZZ’S HIGHLIGHTS, LOWLIGHTS.
Struggling Knights ready to tear it down and start again
‘The level of inconsistency at our club is far too high. We thought we could change it this year, but we haven’t.’ And with that statement, the struggling Knights are set for big changes.
Crash: Why sin bin central could become the norm
It’s certainly true the new crackdowns were introduced with indecent haste but incidents over the weekend, with one in particular, show the NRL are definitely on the right track.
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Who can best handle the disruption?
FRIDAY’S first game is a big one for Manly and Newcastle.Both teams are facing big challenges. Disruption — Newcastle’s on-field, Manly’s off it.
Knights set for charge on fortress Brookvale
THE last time Newcastle won at Brookvale Oval it was 2006. Andrew Johns was captain and the Knights travelled back up the freeway with a 26-12 victory. It’s not a happy hunting ground.
Wilfred’s predictions: Fifita in beast mode
PUT your trust in a rampant Andrew Fifita, take a punt on a recalled Raider, lightning won’t strike twice for Mitch Moses and much more.
Live coverage: NRL teams round 8
IT was a massive teams day with SuperCoach stars Shaun Johnson, Nathan Brown, Sam Burgess and Tohu Harris all missing out.
Knights back Cogger to do the business
YOU gotta have faith. That’s the message going out to Knights players as unheralded halfback Jack Cogger steps in to replace Mitchell Pearce.
Knights rookies ready to shoulder load
THE sudden loss of key playmaker Mitchell Pearce has Slade Griffin on alert to step up and take more control in directing the Knights.
Monday Bunker: Manly turmoil, Burgess liability
MONDAY BUNKER: Manly is a club in turmoil with dramas off and on the field. Sam Burgess is in trouble with the judiciary again, is the star forward becoming a liability? WATCH THE REPLAY HERE.
How SKD became a Knights match-winner
FROM villain to hero. Shaun Kenny-Dowall was exactly that in the Knights last-gasp win over the Tigers and the Newcastle star has a special way of dealing with his own rocks-or-diamonds actions on the field.
Pearce injury opens Origin door for Bird, Keary
JACK Bird and Luke Keary have emerged as the favourites to partner James Maloney for the Blues following the long-term injury to incumbent No.7 Mitchell Pearce.
Casualty ward: Pearce to play again this season
SCAN results are in. Mitchell Pearce will play again this season, but his Origin hopes are officially over.
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