‘Next player to come out will be a megastar’: Roberts’ inspirational message
Australia’s first openly gay rugby league player, Ian Roberts, has a message of hope for the next male player of a contact sport ready to come out.
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Why the NRL’s biggest star is also its quietest
It’s been nine months since Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell went on a self-imposed media ban. With likely Origin selection around the corner, how will the Blues handle the expectation? BRENT READ and TRAVIS MEYN report.
‘I’d still have Mam in reserves’: Cronk’s brutal Broncos call
Maroons legend Cooper Cronk has delivered a brutal assessment of Ezra Mam ahead of his NRL return, suggesting that the Broncos should not have picked him, regardless of their injury woes.
What’s the Buzz: And the winner is … not Sydney
The luring of Rory McIlroy is the latest in a long list of blue-ribbon sporting events to land in Melbourne. It’s time for NSW Premier Chris Minns to do something about it.
Jurbo’s Origin dream over as Manly cruise past Cowboys
Jake Trbojevic’s State of Origin dream is officially over, with the incumbent NSW Blues skipper going down with an ugly head knock, while brother Tom struggled in Manly’s win over the Cowboys.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Top Bulldog’s near-death experience
Bulldogs sponsor Stu Laundy opens up on his brush with death in Vietnam, how Ray Dib could be back in the NRL, who exactly is the boss at Channel 9, and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
High drama as Sharks stun premiership favourites in thriller
The Sharks have pulled off an impressive upset, beating the premiership favourite Melbourne Storm. But the game wasn’t without controversy, with a NSW bolter sweating on the judiciary after some late drama.
Origin I teams: Blues receive mixed news on NSW hopefuls
Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton has dodged suspension for a high shot on the eve of Origin selection, but Laurie Daley faces a new quandary as a prop pulls out of Game 1 due to injury.
Origin I teams: Bolters emerge as Dolphins star suffers injury blow
The Maroons have suffered an injury blow ahead of Origin I, with a Dolphins star in doubt after picking up an injury in their loss to the Warriors. But two replacements have emerged.
Kevin Walters linked with NRL expansion coaching job
After interviewing Brad Arthur and Mal Meninga, the NRL have now approached former Brisbane coach Kevin Walters as they look to appoint the first head coach of the Perth Bears.
‘Recognised as a YouTuber’: Meet the NRL’s latest vlogging phenom
Once a relative unknown, Terrell May has rapidly ascended from humble beginnings to becoming one of rugby league’s premier front-rowers and on the cusp of NSW Origin selection.
Booming Broncos on track for $100m NRL record
Michael Maguire’s Broncos are under pressure on the field but the club has never been stronger off it after breaking records last year and targeting a $100 million NRL bonanza.
Marky miracle can’t save Chooks as comeback kings do it again
Despite scoring a try of the year contender on the back of some Mark Nawaqanitawase magic, the Sydney Roosters failed to claim victory, as the Bulldogs produced yet another comeback win.
SuperCoach NRL: Five things we learned from Friday Night Footy
Mark Nawaqanitawase scored a miracle try, some State of Origin bolters passed their final test and some SuperCoach PODs have emerged. Recap a stunning Friday Night Footy with five things we learned.
Lomax, Moses star in final NSW audition as Knights hit new low
In their final opportunity to impress NSW selectors, Zac Lomax and Mitchell Moses passed with flying colours, while pressure is building on Knights coach Adam O’Brien after another poor performance.
Trainers banned, clubs fined over NRL ball-wetting controversy
The NRL has come down hard on two trainers at the centre of a ball-watering drama, handing out suspensions and fines in a bid to be a deterrent for repeat offences.
‘I’ll only sign if I play in the No.10’: Bizarre player agent requests revealed
From hundreds of NRL tickets, to sending players groceries and odd superstitions. We reveal the strangest and most bizarre requests received by some of the game’s most influential agents.
Future NRL stars on show in City v Country
An Eels playmaker who has been compared to Mitchell Moses, a Wests Tiger sitting his HSC and the son of a Wallabies legend headline the crop of future NRL stars coming together for this weekend’s City v Country match-ups.
How Kalyn Ponga saved $400k by ditching his agent
One of the biggest deals in rugby league history was negotiated and signed without an agent. Just a superstar, his dad and officials from the club he now calls home, writes BRENT READ.
Art of the deal: Player agents expose NRL clubs’ dirty tactics
Player agents have accused NRL clubs of dirty negotiating tricks in their bid to “lowball” the code’s top stars. A CODE Sports exclusive survey reveals the cunning practices used to secure a bargain — and how some mega deals escaped the squeeze.
‘Atrocious’: Experts called in to investigate Allianz stadium surface
Experts have been called in to investigate the drainage system at Allianz Stadium, after the women’s State of Origin game was played in diabolical conditions.
Tall, fast, freakish: Who is Cowboys sensation Jaxon Purdue?
Jaxon Purdue is the Cowboys young gun that has taken the NRL by storm and is now being talked about as a Queensland Origin bolter. But not long ago, the Mackay product was making the fortnightly 800km round trip to see his idols play.
Broncos coach breaks silence on Taupau departure
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has addressed veteran prop Martin Taupau’s sudden exit from the club, with both parties agreeing to part ways immediately following the fallout from a social media post.
‘Get the f… out of my house’: Matty Johns, Trish and the ‘slimy’ agent
Through the Super League war, Matty Johns saw the best – but more of the worst – of player agents. But, as one particularly enthusiastic agent found out, never mess with Trish Johns.
Player agents put NRL clubs on alert with Perth revelation
The clock is ticking for the 17 NRL clubs to lock down their best talent with leading player agents revealing they are willing to facilitate a bidding war with the new expansion teams.
Sergis in doubt as Blues coach alleges crusher tackles
NSW centre Jess Sergis is in doubt for State of Origin III, with series-winning coach John Strange calling out string of crusher tackles in Thursday night’s win over Queensland.
Origin watch: Stars playing for a Blues, Maroons call-up
It’s crunch time for a handful of Origin hopefuls who have just 80 minutes to impress Billy Slater and Laurie Daley. See who the players who need to perform in Round 11.
Watch: Smith trains with Bunnies, Souths’ stadium saga heats up
Brandon Smith made his first Rabbitohs training appearance and wasted no time getting friendly with Latrell Mitchell. It comes as South Sydney heap up pressure on the NSW government over plans to move back to Allianz Stadium.
Senior Bronco endorses brutal social media critique of Maguire
A former Test star who played under Michael Maguire at Wests Tigers posted a brutal assessment of the Broncos coach’s methods, which was endorsed by a current Brisbane player.
The $4000 private investigator, CCTV that saved NRL icon’s career
In 2010, Johnathan Thurston’s NRL career was hanging by a thread after being arrested outside a Brisbane casino – enter long-time manager Sam Ayoub. These are the untold stories from the men who do more than just sign contracts.
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