It started with a query from a teammate. Then came the text message. This is the remarkable story of how a Roosters and Maroons gun connected with his cousin Jay Toia, a defensive tackle with the Dallas Cowboys.
The man described as the Nick Politis of PNG rugby league has declared his innocence after ‘incorrect and defamatory’ allegations forced a corruption investigation into his business dealings.
Des Hasler let loose on the Gold Coast Titans squad before players started moving towards the showers and ice baths – that’s when cameras captured the real spray.
Former NRL hooker Manase Fainu has delivered a message to his three brothers at the Wests Tigers from prison, telling them to stay away from him and focus on their footy.
Alex Johnston is just six tries behind Ken Irvine’s try scoring record, and the South Sydney ace has received an emotional letter urging him on to greatness penned by someone who knew Ken best.
Exclusive NRL data shows which fans are putting their money where their mouths are when it comes to grand final tickets, and which have given up hope despite their team still being inthe hunt. See the data inside.
No less than seven NRL coaches have been thrust into the firing line by fans this season. It’s the cutthroat mentality that has made the NRL as callous as the EPL and NFL in terms of coaching brutality – and it needs to stop.
South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly has blasted claims coach Wayne Bennett is too old, describing the suggestion as “laughable.”
Lachlan Galvin has been recalled to Canterbury’s starting line-up while a number of key players are in doubt for round 20. See the updated early mail inside.
Almost a week after NSW’s shock defeat in the State of Origin decider, Laurie Daley has addressed the Blues series defeat and what went wrong.
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