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Paul CrawleySenior Rugby League journalist

Paul Crawley is a senior rugby league journalist for The Daily Telegraph and CODE Sports. A former Sports Editor of both The Daily and Sunday Telegraph, he has reported on the game since the early 1990s. Paul is respected for his strong opinion, analysis and his ability to break the big stories.

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Parramatta's Arthur Miller-Stephen. NRL Imagery

Casualty ward blow: Eels rocked as rookie cops cruel setback

An exciting Paramatta rookie has been ruled out for the entire 2024 season — and it’s not the only off-season injury drama to hit the club. Check out the Eels’ growing casualty ward.

AnalysisNRL

NRL 2023 GF Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos - Ezra Mam, Try Celebration Picture NRL photos

‘Should be top four every year’: Rival slams Broncos’ ‘rails run’ draw

A rival NRL club boss has called out the 2024 draw, claiming it’s a TV schedule designed to ensure the Broncos remain a powerhouse club. See the draw winners and losers.

NRL

2024 NRL draw: Your team’s can’t-miss match

The NRL draw for 2024 has been released, we check out the one game you won’t want to miss for every club – and the stretch their supporters should be worried about.

Blues

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 16: Kiwis coach Michael Maguire watches warm up during a New Zealand Kiwis league training session at The Trusts Arena on October 16, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Madge’s NSW Origin appointment on hold

What’s the hold up? The reason why Michael Maguire’s official appointment as NSW State of Origin coach has been further delayed.

NRL

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. NOVEMBER 1, 2023: Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton leave the ACT Magistrate's court in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Souths rally around Latrell after horrific personal tragedy

Latrell Mitchell is in mourning after a horror car crash and a devastating family tragedy – with South Sydney speaking out to support their superstar player on Sunday.

NRL

Roster rater: $1.25m star can end Eels’ premiership drought

Parramatta’s roster is littered with stars – but only one of them has the power to drive them to a title in 2024. PAUL CRAWLEY analyses every Eels player in our exclusive roster rater.

Bulldogs

Inside Bulldogs rebuild: Psychology behind Ciraldo’s recruitment

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is using tactics employed by Wayne Bennett and Ivan Cleary to inject new life into battling Bulldogs as he prepares to correct a disastrous 2023 campaign.

InteractiveNRL

Roster rater: Boom youngster to kickstart new Raiders era

As Canberra looks to the future following Jack Wighton’s defection to South Sydney, one rising star looks ready to step up. We rate every Raiders player from 30-1.

NRL

Lindsay Collins celebrates a try for the Kangaroos.

The Tackle: Unlikely favourite emerges for Golden Boot

When we think of the Golden Boot we’re talking about superstars like former winners Joey Manu, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Cooper Cronk, Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston. But this year will surely be different.

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Raymond Faitala-Mariner (inset) is still without a contract, while Siua Wong re-sgned with the Roosters.

Market Watch: Unwanted Bulldogs captain without club; Chooks coup

While the Bulldogs have confirmed the signing of Josh Curran, the future of their club captain is still not settled. Plus the Roosters land mega pre-November 1 re-signing. NRL Market Watch

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