The Tackle: Public face of Knights’ dramatic collapse
In the space of six weeks, Newcastle has slipped from first to dead last. And it’s not all Kalyn Ponga or Adam O’Brien’s fault, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
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‘I give up’: Tackle divides NRL after send-off
NRL commentators were divided over the call to send a player off for an ugly spear tackle in South Sydney’s win over Manly.
Souths send Mitchell to US for crucial tests
Latrell Mitchell will head to America to visit one of the world’s top medical specialists, who has worked with Tiger Woods, for advice on his hamstring in a bid to safeguard his NRL career.
Sea Eagles respond to Schuster’s halves switch demand
Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic has weighed in on the looming showdown between rising star Josh Schuster and veteran Kieran Foran which threatens to unsettle the Sea Eagles’ season.
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Rabbitohs boss: ‘Cover-up claim makes me feel sick’
South Sydney Rabbitohs boss Blake Solly insists he had no idea of the shocking allegations of violence, substance abuse and gambling binges of fallen superstar Sam Burgess that have rocked the “pride of the league” in recent days.
South Sydney breaks silence as Burgess stands down
South Sydney has released a statement addressing the stunning allegations levelled at Sam Burgess, who has stood down as from coaching duties on the eve of the NRL finals. READ THE STATEMENT HERE
Bennett: ‘Sam and drugs, I’ve never heard a whisper’
At his weekly media conference ahead of South Sydney’s elimination final, Wayne Bennett was bombarded with questions about the Sam Burgess scandal. It comes as NSW Police confirm a strike force has been set up to investigate the allegations.
‘Ridiculous’: V’landys slams calls to abandon Integrity Unit
The game’s official watchdog has come under fire for failing to do more after a woman made an official complaint against Sam Burgess in 2018. But Peter V’landys and Andrew Abdo say suggestions the NRL Integrity Unit needs to go are absurd.
Big Rig to Monkey: ‘The rig is looking SEXY’
The woman whose racy text messages to Sam Burgess were revealed, has claimed she was repeatedly harassed after reporting his behaviour to the NRL. This is how their one-time affair unfolded.
Knights better beware the star who does it all
Led by Cody Walker, the Rabbitohs must feel almost impregnable at the moment after smashing the Roosters, and therein lies their biggest danger of bowing out to Newcastle on Sunday.
Burgess facing threat of being kicked out of the game
Sam Burgess is at risk of being exiled from the game for life if the explosive allegations of drug use, domestic violence and harassment are proven. This comes as it has been revealed Burgess had a $25,000 a week gambling habit. READ MORE
Burgess bombshell: Mum Julie’s late night rescue after bender
NRL star Sam Burgess has stood down from South Sydney’s coaching squad after sensational allegations of a wild violent bender and substance abuse. Today we also reveal the inside story of the night Burgess’ mother Julie staged a late-night rescue of her son from the bender at an up-market city hotel.
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