Our Journalists

Kevin Merrigan is a sports reporter for NewsLocal and CODE Sports. He is working in the Illawarra region covering local sport. He has previous experience in covering live sport and working with live statistics, in sports such as cricket, basketball and rugby league. Kevin is a passionate follower of football, rugby league and F1.

Kevin Merrigan

Latest

NRL

The Panthers are sweating on star forward Scott Sorenson for their preliminary final clash against the Roosters. Picture: NRL Imagery

NRL prelim finals teams: Panthers sweat on star forward

The teams are in for the preliminary finals, and the Panthers will be sweating on the availability of one of their star forwards for theirclash against the Sharks. See the full team lists.

SuperCoach

James Tedesco was in everything for the Roosters.

SC winners and losers: Teddy tons up but can’t chase down Turbo

It was a high-scoring Sunday of SuperCoach action with James Tedesco and Kayal Iro among the top performers. TOM SANGSTER’S analysis

SuperCoach

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles scores a try during the round 19 NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Newcastle Knights at 4 Pines Park on July 14, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

SC winners and losers: 129 reasons Turbo is a must

Tom Trbojevic will be the most popular buy of the upcoming SuperCoach round. Fact. Full SuperCoach wrap of Manly v Newcastle.

UpdatedSuperCoach

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Mitchell Moses of the Eels kicks the ball during the round 17 NRL match between Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels at McDonald Jones Stadium, on June 29, 2024, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

NRL SuperCoach: 20 winners and losers from Saturday

It was a night with tries aplenty with a number of SuperCoach favourites getting on the scoresheet. See the full analysis of winners and losers from Saturday’s NRL action.

InteractiveNRL

Every State of Origin player who represented NSW, Qld in U19/20s

A number of Origin stars started their journey to the grand stage with representing their state at a junior level. See every player to ever play U19/20 Origin and which ones went on to represent NSW and Queensland in the ultimate showcase.

SuperCoach

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Cameron Munster of the Storm receives attention from the trainer during the round 11 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium, on May 19, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Weekend wrap: Munster, May, Matto add to SuperCoach woes

Rarely, if ever, have we seen a tougher week on the injury front for NRL SuperCoaches, with Magic Round conjuring up some serious devilry.

UpdatedSuperCoach

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: SelwynÃÂ Cobbo of the Broncos is tackled by KarlÃÂ Lawton of the Sea Eagles during the round 11 NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, on May 17, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

SuperCoach NRL: 20 Winners and Losers from a Magic Friday night

The opening of Magic Round had it all with sin bins, fiery clashes and a field goal in the dying minutes. See who the 20 SuperCoach Winners and Losers were from an enthralling Friday night.

UpdatedSuperCoach

NRL 2024 RD10 Penrith Panthers v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs - Nathan Cleary, injury NRL PHOTOS

SuperCoach NRL: 20 Winners and Losers, Cleary’s injury impacts 45k

Close to 45,000 SuperCoaches were left in shambles with the news of Nathan Cleary’s hamstring injury. On a dramatic night, see who the 20 SuperCoach Winners and Losers were from tonight’s games.

SuperCoach

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 09: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the round ten NRL match between the Dolphins and the Manly Sea Eagles at Kayo Stadium, on May 09, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

SuperCoach Winners and Losers: Turbo injury overshadows Fuller magic

A fresh Tommy Turbo hamstring injury has left NSW Origin coach and SuperCoaches alike scrambling to replace the Manly talisman. Find out all the winners and losers from a big Thursday night.

SuperCoach

NRL 2023 RD27 BRISBANE BRONCOS V MELBOURNE STORM - SUALAUVI FAALOGO

Cheapie Bible: Rookie gems emerge from injury carnage

When SuperCoaches hear the word “injury” we also hear “opportunity” and there are a number of key targets over the next few weeks.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/kevin-merrigan