Storm coach Craig Bellamy refused to be critical of the NRL judiciary following Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s ban, instead shifting the focus to the team’s preparation for the big dance without their enforcer.
Michael Maguire will be installed as coach of the Brisbane Broncos after the NSWRL granted this year’s series-winning mentor a release. SEE THE CONTRACT DETAILS
It’s rugby league’s version of the Thrilla in Manila, only substitute two halfbacks in their prime for Ali and Frazier. BRENT READ analyses the match-up that will decide the NRL grand final.
Benji Marshall will reunite with a 2005 premiership-winning Tigers teammate who is set to return to the club as part of their revamped coaching staff.
Storm officials are believed to be stunned and bitterly disappointed with the charge handed down to Nelson Asofa-Solomona, preparing to fight for his grand final future with fast-tracked hearing.
Shawn Blore isn’t used to the feeling of still playing footy in late September. As he approaches his first grand final in his maiden finals series, the unsung Storm hero opens up on his emotional career resurgence following some tough years.
Braydon Trindall has beaten the odds to carve out an NRL career, and his good friend and potential grand final foe Harry Grant has insight on his early days.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona is going to need a miracle at the NRL judiciary if he is to play in the grand final after being slapped with a monster ban for his high tackle on Rooster Lindsay Collins.
Coaching is a cutthroat profession and only a lucky few avoid the sharp end of the knife. Even so, it was hard not to feel a tinge of sadness for Kevin Walters over his sacking, writes BRENT READ.
Less than 24 hours after the Broncos parted ways with coach Kevin Walters, stars Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam are being investigated by the NRL after an alleged incident in Bali.
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