NRL rocked by awful Shaun Johnson news
Warriors fans have been left devastated after horror news emerged on Thursday surrounding star halfback Shaun Johnson.
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Tallis: Broncos secret weapon to end Storm hoodoo
The odds and hoodoo are stacked up against the Broncos when they take on Melbourne in week one of the finals but Brisbane legend Gorden Tallis believes the side’s secret weapon is in the coach’s box.
NRL finals form guide: Burning questions, selection rumblings
The first week of the NRL finals series is locked and loaded. Dean Ritchie has all the team news as the competition catapults towards the first weekend in October.
Run to the NRL GF: Which outsider can shock top four?
History suggests the NRL premiership is down to four teams as soon as finals start. Can any of Cronulla, Newcastle, Canberra or the Roosters defy the odds and make a title run?
‘Wahs’ effect: Warriors to eclipse All Blacks in historic moment
A stunning sport power shift is tipped to be confirmed in New Zealand this weekend when the Warriors play an NRL final on the same day as a World Cup match featuring the All Blacks.
Buzz’s 2023 NRL awards: ugliest feuds, best fight, ‘up yours’
Phil Rothfield looks back at the highs and lows, feuds and fade-outs, blunders and blow-ups after 27 rounds of the high drama that is rugby league. Check out the Monday Buzz season awards.
NRL finals fixtures confirmed: Top 8 puzzle solved
The 2023 NRL finals series is locked and loaded following a wild finish in the last game of the regular season. See the week one finals schedule here.
Every NRL club’s top prospects: Which stars scored early debuts?
These are the young guns lining up to make the jump to NRL level and the stars who will make their debut in round 27. Here are the top 34 first-grade ready talents at each club.
‘Rugby is boring’: Why NZ fans are jumping ship
The rise of the Warriors has coincided with a ‘downward slide’ for New Zealand’s national sport. So says Mark Robinson, the passionate club owner leading the charge of rugby league’s NZ fairytale.
NRL Run Home: Final ladder predicted, finals match-ups
The race for the minor premiership and top eight spots will be decided in the final round of the season. See where every team is set to finish and who plays who in week one of the finals.
‘Never seen it before’: NRL history denied
A Dragons star has been denied history after he looked to have scored the fastest try in NRL history, only for the Bunker to intervene.
Booms and busts: Your NRL club’s best and worst of 2023
For every Reece Walsh breakout season, there’s been a Josh Schuster down year. These are the players who have soared to a new level and the big guns who have failed to meet expectations.
NRL run home: Finals match-ups; best, worst ladder finish
With two rounds of the NRL regular season remaining, we reveal every club’s best and worst ladder finish and the week one finals scenarios.
Fractured back: shock extent of Manly star’s injury
The controversial tackle which all but ruined Manly’s finals hopes has taken an ugly turn, with scans revealing the true extent of Reuben Garrick’s injury. Watch the incident.
NRL run home: Danger game set to shake up finals race
With two rounds to go in the NRL regular season there are a host of possibilities for the top four and top eight — and a key battle could decide a number of lader spots. See where every team is set to finish.
‘P*ssed off’: Coach savages ‘ridiculous’ call
Manly coach Anthony Seibold has erupted in his press conference after a “scary” moment all but ended the Sea Eagles’ season.
‘How the hell?’: Kiwis savage ‘dodgy’ call
New Zealand has turned out in forced to support the Warriors but the parochial home crowd has been left dumbfounded over a huge call.
NRL giants: Who are the real heavy hitters?
There’s no shortage of hard-hitting giants across the NRL, but which players rank the highest when it comes to packing the most punch? See the full list here.
NRL run home: Top 4 set, bottom 8 chaos
The mathematical chances, the locks, and the form of four teams which will determine the finishing order — these are the key numbers behind the race to the NRL finals.
Tigers star slams ‘joke’ refs, Sheens issues warning
They’re not happy at Wests, with injured star Adam Doueihi lashing out at match officials, before Tim Sheens teed off after the Warriors loss. Here’s the latest.
War over: NRL, players reach CBA agreement after two years of hell
The bitter war civil was between the NRL and the players is over hours before a fresh player-driven protest was planned for Round 23. Read the joint statement here.
$1.11: Round 24 the most one-sided in NRL history
After a season of massive NRL upsets, the TAB has declared this to be the most one-sided round in rugby league betting history — and our expert tipsters agree.
Contract status of the top 50 under-23 NRL stars
We reveal the contract status of the top 50 NRL stars under 23. Which players are locked in long-term and who is about to become a target on the open market?
Confirmed: Cowboys poach key assistant behind Warriors’ rise
New Zealand has farewelled a key coach behind the club’s rise to premiership contender. Andrew Webster admitted the Cowboys have got a “good one”
Run home: How round 24 fixtures will decide NRL top eight
Every game in round 24 has a bearing on the top-eight race. With very little margin for error, the post-season picture is set for a massive shake-up. Which teams will lock in a finals spot?
NRL R2 expert tips: Crunch time already for Tigers
Round one winners need to prove they are the real deal while the round two losers need to need a win on the board. Our experts deliver their tips ahead of a crucial round.
Early Mail: Huge Hynes blow, Latrell a spectator
The Sharks have copped a setback on Nicho Hynes ahead of their blockbuster clash against the Eels, while Latrell Mitchell sat out South Sydney training due to a knee injury.
‘Couldn’t believe it’: Ponga, Knights erupt
Newcastle Knights co-captain Kalyn Ponga has been dragged from the field in scenes that left the entire league perplexed.
Agony and ecstasy ahead for Broncos
The first six weeks of the NRL season can make or break your premiership campaign and while our experts predict good things ahead for the Broncos it will come with some derby pain.
Download your upgraded 2023 NRL tipping chart
Desperate to get one-up on your mates this NRL season? Download your 2023 tipping chart and full schedule here.
NRL 2023 bold predictions: New coaches, old foes to play GF
Origin selection shocks, fresh faces in the coaching ranks and shock finals contenders are among our rugby league experts’ bold predictions for 2023.
Results: Fans demand salary cap transparency from NRL
PAUL CRAWLEY says it’s time the NRL made player salaries public to end confusion and distrust – and the fans agree. See the damning results and vote.
Special report: Roosters are $2m over cap but not cheating it
The superstar Roosters roster is now worth more than $13m – almost $5m more than newcomers the Dolphins. Phil Rothfield’s special roster investigation exposes alarming cap gaps.
Market Watch: Tigers star makes call on NRL future
Wests Tigers star Adam Doueihi has made a call on his future, which could have a massive impact the clubs’ pursuit of Mitchell Moses. See the latest transfer news.
SG Ball Cup: Every club previewed ahead of the 2023 season
Some of the biggest young stars in the game are set to feature as the SG Ball Cup season gets underway once again. NewsCorp previews all 16 teams ahead of the season launch this weekend.
NRL spine rater: Why only two teams score maximum points
The experts have allocated only two NRL clubs a maximum 10 of out 10 when it comes to power through the spine. Did they get it right? Have your say.
Part II: Coaches praise Gould’s Bulldogs roster revolution
Rugby league’s sharpest minds have praised the Bulldogs’ roster rebuild, but are split on who should have final say on recruitment. See part two of the News Corp’s NRL coaches’ survey.
How Storm will recover from Dolphins raid
After having their forward stocks pilfered by the Dolphins, the Storm have spots up for grabs. But who will Craig Bellamy hand a starting jersey to? Key positional battles at each club.
Deep dive: Time for Raiders prodigy to finally deliver
Canberra have shown plenty of faith in young gun Xavier Savage, and he has the potential to be a game breaker. But he still needs to take the next step. See our Raiders 2023 deep dive.
The quiz question that splits NRL boffins
Are you the ultimate rugby league nerd? Take on Fox Sports Lab NRL expert statistician Aaron Wallace in his impossibly hard rugby league quiz.
Download now: Your club-by-club NRL 2023 draw poster
The draw for the 2023 NRL season has been released and we have created a club by club poster, plus the full schedule. Download them now!
Seven NRL clubs to spark feeding frenzy
Reports former Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck wants to return to the NRL suddenly leaves seven clubs licking their lips.
Revealed: Contract situations smart clubs can exploit
Huge uncertainty for one club may bring about a big opportunity for rivals. See the biggest contract questions facing every NRL team heading into 2023.
Best NRL stars to buy Xmas video messages from
Need an idea for a late Christmas present for a loved one? Why not spoil them with a message from their favourite NRL star? Here’s what it will cost you and how to order.
NRL casualty ward: May day for injured Roosters
As NRL clubs return to training a host of talent remain with the rehabilitation group. YOUR CLUB’S CASUALTY WARD HERE
Cordner’s 20-year primary school sport record
Boyd Cordner has done it all in rugby league but there’s a special record that must sit high in the former Roosters captain’s estimations. Buzz Rothfield’s highlights and lowlights.
Dolphins boss hits back at price-gouging claims
Are the Dolphins price-gouging ahead of their historic debut season in the NRL? Here’s what the membership pricing figures say, as CEO Terry Reader responds.
How Tigers chaos prepared rookie coach for NRL furnace
New Warriors coach Andrew Webster’s appointment went largely under the radar. The former Panther assistant coach explains what made the transition so simple.
Why Kev’s ‘no guarantees’ policy has star recruit pumped
There is a view Reece Walsh is a ‘rockstar’ too cocky for his own good. But now back home, the kid says he wants to prove he’s so much more by making the Broncos fullback spot his own.
Roosters fume at NRL draw amid push for change
Nick Politis has taken a massive swipe at NRL as the powerful Roosters chairman calls for change to the unfair season draw, writes Paul Crawley.
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