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Broncos

Maroon wipeout: Broncos facing historic Origin snub

The full consequence of Brisbane’s nightmare form slump will be laid bare in November, with Queensland coach Kevvie Walters set to pick just one Broncos player. VOTE IN OUR POLL

AnalysisNRL

NRL run home: Contender’s shock fall from finals race

There’s just seven weeks remaining until the NRL finals and the race for spots in the top eight is heating up – but one heavyweight side may have already booked their October holidays.

NRL

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: James Tedesco of the Roosters catches the ball during the round 13 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Roosters at WIN Stadium on August 06, 2020 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Monday Buzz: One-time undisputed No.1 dethroned

It wasn’t so long ago that James Tedesco was hailed as the stand-out best player in the NRL. It’s far more open to question now. Plus Bulldogs under fire for ruthless sacking. It’s all here in Buzz’s weekend wrap.

Sharks

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Sione Katoa of the Jets scores a try during the 2019 State Championship Grand Final match between the Newtown Jets and the Burleigh Bears at ANZ Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

The Jet-propelled stars keeping a NRL finals dream alive

‘It’s not reserve grade, it’s a springboard to the NRL’. And haven’t the Sharks made the most of their affiliation with the Newtown Jets as they stay in the hunt for final eight despite a lengthy injury list.

Tigers

The tragic reason behind Tigers star’s tears

The emotional footage of teammates consoling distraught Wests Tigers fullback Adam Doueihi shocked many – here’s the sad reason behind the star’s tears.

Broncos

Last man standing left with NRL’s toughest job

Peter Gentle has no designs on being head coach of the Broncos – or anyone for that matter. But fate, and a major COVID breach, has handed him the keys to the bumpiest ride in rugby league.

Broncos

‘Composed’: One good thing to come from Broncos debacle

As his pack fell down around him and more senior players failed to fire a shot, it was a teenage playmaker who was the one shining light against the Rabbitohs – and he wants to stay at Red Hill.

NRL

Wayne Bennett, Peter V'landys and Paul Vaughan.

The simple plan to avoid the wrath of the boss

It may be a grey area for some but Storm coach Craig Bellamy says any uncertainty over the NRL’s strict bio-security bubble would be cleared up by asking the relevent people attached to the club.

NRL

Captain Darren Lockyer (L) and coach Wayne Bennett ahead of Brisbane Broncos final training session at Red Hill in Brisbane, before their NRL semi final game against Melbourne Storm.

How ugly split shattered a special bond

They won premierships together. Their friendship was seemingly unbreakable. Then came the fallout from a messy break-up and Wayne Bennett and Darren Lockyer haven’t spoken since.

ExclusiveWarriors

Shock Gould twist as Warriors lock in Brown

It’s the signing the no-one saw coming with New Zealand Warriors set to bank on a heavyweight coaching ‘combo’ to pull them out of the NRL doldrums. DETAILS INSIDE

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