The reality facing Craig Fitzgibbon is that the Sharks have played their best footy in the last couple of years without million-dollar man Nicho Hynes in the halves. It leaves the coach with a selection gamble worth taking.
Fifteen years ago, Cory Paterson was on the receiving end of an ugly and highly insensitive sledge from Maroons coach Billy Slater. He has responded to Slater’s controversial press conference.
There is a push for the Perth Bears and Papua New Guinea to be granted salary cap advantages to ensure the expansion NRL clubs are competitive as soon as they enter the league, reveals PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Josh Schuster is taking an indefinite break from rugby league, Cameron Ciraldo’s $20k deal with Paul Gallen, the Bulldogs offer Toby Sexton to a Sydney rival, and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
Robert “Crash” Craddock and Phil “Buzz” Rothfield spar ahead of State of Origin II, with the blowtorch firmly on Billy Slater as NSW seeks a series-winning triumph in the west.
Following South Sydney’s devastating Allianz Stadium blow, leaked documents have emerged suggesting a heavyweight player campaigned for the Rabbitohs’ return to the venue.
Parramatta Eels centre Alfred Smalley is facing a five-week ban for the shocking high tackle in NSW Cup that left a Warriors rival unconcisous. Plus much more in Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
New Perth Bears boss Anthony De Ceglie has revealed to Phil Rothfield his blueprint for growing the NRL’s newest franchise, including creating a documentary in the style of Welcome to Wrexham.
The Broncos engaged the same global firm that overhauled the logo for European football giants, Juventus, for their proposed new badge – but fans are divided over the proposed changes. HAVE YOUR SAY
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has slammed suggestions of nepotism around his son Kyle after two heavy defeats, suggesting critics are looking in the wrong direction.
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