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Erebus Motorsport V8 Trust driver David Reynolds drives during a practice session during the 2018 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship round at the Vodafone Gold Coast 600 on the Surfers Paradise street circuit on the Gold Coast, Friday, October 19, 2018. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Supercars season saved as Victorian teams hit the road

In a no expenses spared move to avoid another COVID-19 enforced cancellation, the five Victorian Supercars teams will pack up and relocate to NSW to ensure the season can continue.

NRL

Reece Hoffman in action during the Under 18 Queensland V NSW State of Origin game at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Pics Adam Head

Rising Maroons star could lock Leilua out of Tigers

Joey Leilua’s brain snap will see the Tigers centre sidelined for a month but the “dog shot” could have far greater implications for the firebrand centre.

NRL

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JULY 04: Broncos coach Anthony Seibold speaks at a press conference after the round eight NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Brisbane Broncos at Central Coast Stadium on July 04, 2020 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Only one thing can save Brisbane’s dead man walking

The Broncos are publicly sticking by coach Anthony Seibold but his days are numbered after the club’s latest debacle against a team that doesn’t even have a full-time coach — and only one thing can save him.

NRL

Crying shame as Broncos clearly at breaking point

While it emphasises that players at the Brisbane Broncos are hurting, it was a hard watching the tears post-game which exposed their mental state and the pressure they are under. HIGHLIGHTS, LOWLIGHTS

Bulldogs

Coup to erase famous Bulldogs family member

Canterbury’s on-field performance in 2020 has left a lot to be desired but it’s behind-the-scenes where things are taking an even darker turn.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 04: James Tamou of the Panthers speaks to Joseph Leilua of the Tigers following a high tackle on his brother Luciano Leilua of the Tigers during the round eight NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Penrith Panthers at Bankwest Stadium on July 04, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Tigers star hit with monster charge for ‘dog shot’

Joey Leilua is having a “negative” impact on Wests Tigers according the club’s CEO, with the firebrand set for a monster stint on the sidelines. WATCH THE VIDEO

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Daniel Tupou of the Roosters catches the ball during the round eight NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium on July 02, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

NFL lobbies NRL to help launch its season

The NRL’s successful relaunch of the season after the COVID-19 shutdown has grabbed the attention of NFL executives as they prepare to kick-off their competition in September in the US.

Panthers

Coach baffled as to why Penrith cops such rough treatment

The Panthers have conceded the most set restarts of any team since the competition resumed yet they have defied this heavy pressure to climb into the top four thanks to an extreme improvement in defence.

NRL

Roosters stint puts ex-Wallabies coach on NRL radar

Nine months after an inglorious World Cup exit ended his Australia rugby coaching tenure, Michael Cheika could be ready to jump codes and is quietly being considered as a potential NRL coaching option.

Broncos

Jeers to cheers: Coach’s bold claim on finals

Broncos smiling after their latest defeat left fans furious, but coach Anthony Seibold vows they’ll be laughing in the finals.

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