Happy home life tames Tiger’s brain
AARON Woods has revealed his “brain would go one million miles an hour” before State of Origin games. He was simply too “full on”.
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Expert tips for NRL Round 11
HAVING trouble with your NRL tips? The Origin-shortened Round 11 has only four matches but they’re all tough. Here’s what our experts say.
Tiger cubs ready to shoulder Farah burden
STRUGGLING Wests Tigers will be without Blues skipper Robbie Farah for their clash on Saturday, but the Tiger cubs are ready to pounce on the Thurston-less Cowboys.
Brooks, Moses shining lights for Tigers
TYRONE Roberts went up for sale on eBay this week. Started $2.60. Peaked at $130. So why are we telling you this?
Incredible scrum win gets Knights home
A LATE scrum win against the feed has ensured victory for the Knights as they survived some hairy moments in a tense win over the Tigers.
Is Marty a Raging Bull or Family Guy?
MEET the NRL’s newest Raging Bull, a powerlifting, throat-slitting enforcer cut straight from central casting for bad guys.
Chooks find blueprint to cage Tiger cubs
THERE was talk the Sydney Roosters would play a physical game and direct plenty of traffic at the Wests Tigers’ young halves — and that’s exactly what happened.
Has NSW found its halves pair?
IF you are sick and tired of reading about who should be the NSW halves then you might be in luck. Mitchell Pearce and James Maloney emphatically put their hands up last night.
Expert tips for NRL Round 9
HAVING trouble with your NRL tips this year? Well, here’s what our experts are saying about the challenging round 9.
Tigers not cut up by Taupau
MARTY Taupau’s throat-slitting gesture during the Anzac Test was dubbed “a bit of theatre’’ and “pretty funny’’ by his Wests Tigers teammates.
I’m not ready for Origin: Brooks
LUKE Brooks says he is a few years away from Origin — but he can do his best to upset the chances of current hopefuls Mitchell Pearce and James Maloney.
Taylor key as Tigers prepare for Roosters
TIGERS coach Jason Taylor’s time as an assistant with the Roosters has given him the inside track to securing an upset win this Friday night.
Tedesco happy to play Origin waiting game
WHEN Tigers coach Jason Taylor was asked about James Tedesco being ready for Origin in round two, he thought it might be too soon.
We’re not split along state lines: Woods
AARON Woods says the back-to-strength Kangaroos are united despite the tugs of State of Origin allegiance.
Tedesco told to replicate Dugan
JAMES Tedesco has been told by Blues officials that versatility may be his best bet of securing an Origin debut.
Dogs growl after Tigers’ free interchange
CANTERBURY officials want to know if Wests Tigers have found a loophole in the NRL’s concussion laws and plan to seek an explanation from League Central.
Fresh Prince arrives as Tigers thump Dogs
A KEVIN Naiqama magic show combined with some James Tedesco brilliance has put a flat Bulldogs side to the sword in a crunching victory for the Tigers.
Concussion controversy as Dogs complain
THE concussion rule is set up for controversy and the Tigers might have crossed the line, with the Bulldogs complaining about a Pat Richards interchange.
NRL explains deja vu derby to Taylor
THE NRL has contacted Tigers coach Jason Taylor to explain why his club is about to square off with Canterbury for the second time in just four weeks.
Tigers face quick turnaround after late loss
REFEREES denied the Wests Tigers an extra tackle on Sunday — now the NRL schedule seems to be working against the club’s hopes this weekend.
Leichhardt Oval: ‘People love this place’
BIG Baz, the bearded scoreboard attendant at Leichhardt Oval, scoffs at suggestions the Tigers’ loss to Canberra could be his last game at the famous venue.
Video: Were the Tigers robbed?
WERE the Tigers dudded? See the controversial obstruction decision that cost them victory against the Raiders. MUST SEE VIDEO!
Raiders post 30 unanswered points for win
CANBERRA have produced a stunning upset on Sunday afternoon, polling 30 unanswered points to beat the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval.
Tigers aware of Austin’s powers
THE Tigers are among the rare few that have not been surprised by Blake Austin’s transformation into a match winning playmaker for Canberra.
Skipper Farah taking orders from young guns
ROBBIE Farah may be the Wests Tigers skipper but he’s relinquished his leadership role and is now taking orders from his side’s young guns.
Eels and Tigers ready for hot reception
THE Eels and Tigers are set to clash in heatwave temperature’s in their opening trial of the year in Alice Springs on Friday night.
Elias ‘hospitalised with heart condition’
BALMAIN rugby league legend Benny Elias has reportedly been hospitalised in Sydney after being diagnosed with a serious heart condition.
Taylor to gamble on Tiger cubs in 2015
ARMED with one of the most exciting young rosters in the NRL, Jason Taylor intends to gamble on youth in his second coming as an NRL coach.
Tigers want to return to finals footy
AARON Woods helped NSW end their Origin drought, but now he’s faced with an even more daunting task — helping the Tigers return to finals footy.
Fit Lawrence to deliver for Tigers
CHRIS Lawrence is one of the biggest earners at Wests Tigers — and he’s ready to finally deliver on the hefty price tag.
Are those singlets on NRL players?
THE Tigers side came out all guns blazing in Auckland, showing off their muscles in AFL-style singlets. Are the bare biceps a winning look for you?
Tigers prop Lodge in trouble again
TIGERS prop Matt Lodge has been stood down from training after being arrested, with the NRL’s Integrity Unit launching an investigation into the incident.
How controversy took Lodge to Tigers
THIS is how a foul four letter word written on Matt Lodge’s wrist tape in a 20s Origin match, led the exciting forward to the Wests Tigers.
Lawrence to lead Tigers’ Nines charge
WESTS Tigers are poised to name star centre Chris Lawrence as their marquee player for the upcoming NRL Nines in Auckland.
How running repairs will save Tedesco
JAMES Tedesco has altered his running style and overhauled his diet because, in his words: “I can’t afford to get injured again”.
What your team wants for Christmas
WE have obtained the wish lists of all 16 clubs bound for the North Pole and reveal just what your NRL team really wants this Christmas.
Tigers change their stripes for Nines
WESTS Tigers have thrown off the gloves in their challenge for next year’s Auckland Nines title, and thrown out the sleeves as well.
Which NRL roster has the most talent?
ROSTER RATER: It doesn’t always translate to premierships, but with all the off-season player movement we’ve rated every club’s talent from 1-16.
Defensive woes were mental: Brooks
LUKE Brooks has revealed the new mantra he will be taking into his tackling game next year as he urgently looks to fix his defensive woes.
Tiger Tedesco learning to run again
EXCLUSIVE: In a desperate bid to keep James Tedesco injury free in 2015, the Wests Tigers are teaching the fullback a new way to run.
NRL power rankings: the lock forwards
WHO is the best lock in the NRL? We’ve gone through each club and the players and ranked our picks 1-16. Take a look and CAST YOUR VOTE.
NRL power rankings: the five-eighths
WHO is the best five-eighth in the NRL? We’ve gone through each club’s first choice player and ranked our picks 1-16. Take a look and CAST YOUR VOTE.
NRL power rankings: the fullbacks
WHO is the best fullback in the NRL? We’ve gone through the clubs and the players and ranked our pick 1-16. Take a look and CAST YOUR VOTE.
NRL power rankings: the halfbacks
WHO is the best halfback in the NRL? We’ve gone through the clubs and the players and ranked our pick 1-16. Take a look and CAST YOUR VOTE.
Boxer Paterson returns to Super League
SALFORD have signed former Wests Tigers forward turned professional boxer Cory Paterson on a one-year deal.
NRL power rankings: the hookers
WHO is the best hooker in the NRL? We’ve gone through the clubs and the players and ranked our pick 1-16. Take a look and CAST YOUR VOTE.
Players who need to lift in 2015
IF 2014 taught us anything, it’s that there are some NRL players who seriously need to lift their game in the New Year. We name them here.
Taylor a better coach for Tigers’ new era
NEW Wests Tigers coach Jason Taylor surveyed his new team armed with a little bit of Trent Robinson, a dash of Phil Gould and even a little Warren Ryan.
New era begins at the Tigers
A NEW era has officially begun at the Wests Tigers with the side holding its first training session of the pre-season under new coach Jason Taylor.
Injuries: NRL pre-season casualty ward
UPDATED: NRL pre-season casualty ward – We reveal the list of players who are injured and have had surgery at your club ahead of season 2015.
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