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Rob SutherlandSports Journalist and Digital Producer

Rob Sutherland has never won SuperCoach NRL but he always has an opinion on how you might. Renowned as much for his deep collection of Hawaiian shirts as he is for his depth of statistical SuperCoach analysis, our podcast regular is here to fix your team – and hopefully keep you entertained along the way.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 28: Haze Dunster of the Eels takes on the defence during the round 24 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium, on August 28, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

NRL teams: SuperCoach disaster as cheapies bite dust

It was a rough teams day for KFC SuperCoaches with a host of popular cheapies bowing out of contention. Full analysis by TOM SANGSTER

NRL

(l-r) J'Maine Hopgood, Jirah Momoisea and Jack Murchie.

Revealed: The bolter ready to fill big boots at Parramatta

Meet the signings Parramatta believe will offset the loss of three grand final heavyweights — lncluding a former All Blacks hopeful who’s shaping as a shock starting option.

NRL

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Anthony Milford of the Dolphins with fans after the during the NRL Trial Match between North Queensland Cowboys and Dolphins at Barlow Park on February 12, 2023 in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

TV ratings shock: Dolphins’ historic win over Broncos, NRL rivals

The NRL’s new 17th team have blown away their rivals, earning the second highest pre-season trial viewership in history. Media Buzz reveals every fixture’s TV audience.

ExclusiveInsight

‘Thought I would die’: Boxer’s crippling body anxiety

When Tina Rahimi won a medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games wearing her hijab the victory was seen as a game-changer for female Muslim athletes – this is what the world didn’t see.

UFC

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Alex Volkanovski of Australia battles Islam Makhachev of Russia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during UFC 284 at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Volk rips into UFC vision, declares he deserves rematch

Clearly unimpressed, Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski has taken to social media to vent his disapproval after falling short in his epic title fight in Perth. Every result at UFC 284.

SuperCoach

SuperCoach trial scores: Best of the bolters

We’ve crunched the numbers to determine every KFC SuperCoach score from every weekend trial – and there are some serious cheapies to get on your radar.

NRL

Dominic Young is being courted by the Roosters.

What’s the Buzz: Chooks wine and dine young star

The Newcastle Knights have plenty of money to throw at star Dominic Young, but can they compete with the Roosters’ recruitment machine?

NRL

Mitchell Pearce playing for Catalans Dragons. Supplied

Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Pearce booze ban an NRL lifeline?

Mitchell Pearce has had his share of booze-related incidents over the years. But he hopes a self-imposed alcohol ban can open the door for one more crack at the NRL.

SuperCoach

KFC SuperCoach Hub: 2023 Consensus Team

Forget ‘Herd Wisdom’ it’s time for ‘Hub Wisdom’ as we reveal the consensus team selected by 140 hardcore KFC SuperCoach NRL enthusiasts.

NRL

Herbert River Junior Rugby League Crushers Orange U8 player Aston Bye tackles an opponent from Townsville Brothers. Photographs from the Dean Schifilliti Shield rugby league carnival for U8 players at Artie Gofton Oval, Ingham, Hinchinbrook Shire, on Saturday: Pictures: Cameron Bates

Huge change coming to junior rugby league

The NRL is exploring a major overhaul of junior football guidelines including the implementation of controversial “weight and age” categories.

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