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Footy Form
Storm’s new iceman sledges Cronk
WITH Cooper Cronk’s departure last season, Cameron Munster has emerged as Melbourne’s clutch hero in 2018, and the playmaker let his former teammate know all about his new-found talent.
Million-dollar Milf’s surgery setback
ANTHONY Milford is facing another interrupted pre-season with the Broncos five-eighth to undergo a second shoulder reconstruction in as many years.
Hayne feels great ahead of Titans reunion
ALMOST 12 months ago Jarryd Hayne dropped a bombshell which eventually forced the Gold Coast Titans to sack coach Neil Henry with the Titans management backing their marquee man.
Jones slams NRL: ‘Plumber performing surgery’
STAR radio broadcaster and former Balmain Tigers and South Sydney coach Alan Jones has fired a stunning broadside at the NRL after being snubbed as an Immortal judge.
Will Bellamy say bye, bye Storm?
CRAIG Bellamy has confirmed he will use the bye week to assess his future at the Storm, but says he will not be rushed into a final decision on where he will coach beyond this season.
‘No thanks’: NSW clubs shut door on Bennett
IT’S Brisbane or bust for Wayne Bennett after NSW NRL clubs unanimously rejected any hope of the six-time premiership coach returning south to ply his trade.
Fifita battles online troll after racial slur
CRONULLA powerhouse Andrew Fifita has been dragged into an ugly racial argument on social media, challenging his tormentor to “say it to my face.”
Watch: Indigenous anthem moves players, fans
IN a fitting start to the NRL indigenous round, a year 12 student has delivered a stirring indigenous rendition of the national anthem at Leichhardt Oval.
‘I have finished off Mosese’s dream for him’
WHEN Moeaki Fotuaika runs out to face the Melbourne Storm he will be upholding the NRL dream of his brother, Mosese, whose tragic death rocked the rugby league community five years ago.
Hunt musters courage to bury halves hatchet
“COME have a chat if you don’t want to fight me.” They were the first words from Ben Hunt to likely Origin halves partner Cameron Munster months after the two came to blows during the World Cup.
The Maroons try inspiring Fox’s Blues dream
JOSH Addo-Carr’s first memory of State of Origin football is of one of Queensland’s greatest ever tries and the Blues hopeful wants to bring that same electricity to NSW 14-years on.
‘Pissed off’: Eels training turns bloody
PARRAMATTA players have revealed how reports Brad Arthur has lost the dressing room prompted an intense team meeting and a training session that left skipper Tim Mannah bleeding.
Broncos’ Gen Next could send Thaiday to reserves
BRONCOS veteran Sam Thaiday could eventually be pushed into reserve grade as Wayne Bennett delivered on his promise to “coach for the future” by naming Tevita Pangai Jnr to start in Friday’s crucial derby clash with the Cowboys.
Happy 300th, Billy! See you next year?
BILLY Slater will become just the 31st player in NRL history to reach the 300-game milestone on Saturday, and the Melbourne Storm legend has left the door ajar to add to the milestone.
Milf vows to be $1 million ‘Running Man’
BRONCOS pivot Anthony Milford says he couldn’t care less about criticism of his game and has vowed to rediscover his running mojo in Friday’s derby against the Cowboys.
Morgan in doubt for blockbuster derby
MICHAEL Morgan is in danger of missing the Cowboys’ derby clash with the Broncos after coach Paul Green revealed the playmaker is still struggling with an abdominal injury.
How favourite son is changing Tigers’ stripes
BENJI Marshall has only been at the back at his beloved Wests Tigers for four months but he is already having a profound effect on his peers and the club as a whole.
Pills made me a predator: Matt Lodge
DISGRACED Brisbane Broncos forward Matt Lodge has broken his silence to apologise to his American victims and opened up about his battle with prescription drugs.
Monday Buzz: NRL to blame for bush footy graveyard
AS NRL chief Todd Greenberg spruiked “the greatest game of all” at the glitzy 2018 season launch in Sydney, he failed to mention the game’s life blood and the numerous CRL clubs that have been forced to fold.
Rated: How safe is your NRL coach?
THE landscape can change quickly for NRL coaches. PAUL CRAWLEY takes a look at the safety rating of each coach going into the new season and gives his verdict on who will be the first to go.
Madge to replace Freddy as Lebanon coach
FORMER South Sydney and current NRL referees coach Michael Maguire is set to be appointed as the new Cedars coach, taking over from NSW Blues boss Brad Fittler.
We can’t match Titans’ Peachey offer: Gould
IS that the sound of Phil Gould conceding Penrith has lost Tyrone Peachey? The Panthers supremo revealed there was no way the club can match Gold Coast’s deal.
Best Jarryd Hayne I’ve ever seen: Mannah
DESPITE several conflicting reports, Parramatta captain Tim Mannah says Jarryd Hayne is primed for a successful NRL comeback after finding balance on and off the field.
Lock power rankings: ‘One of the greats of this era’
WE’RE currently in the golden age of lock forwards, but who are the best in town? We run the eye over every lock in the competition in the latest instalment of our NRL power rankings.
How Milford can take game to next level
QUEENSLAND Origin great Trevor Gillmeister has called on Broncos five-eighth Anthony Milford to take the next step on his way to rugby league stardom.
Rogers’ rugby warning for code-hopper Barba
BEN Barba’s manager has left the NRL door open if his French rugby experiment fails, but dual international Mat Rogers says he could be back soon.
Roosters unveil new $2.2m jersey
SPORTS CONFIDENTIAL; Roosters kit worth more than a one-bedroom unit in the east, Tiger Taylor’s mysterious shiner, Rah Rah’s raunchy advertising.
Million-dollar winner of Barba defection
ONE door may have closed, but another door has opened as Cronulla Sharks put forward one of the richest deals in the club’s history to secure one of its Test stars.
Sharks to put bite in premiership defence
CRONULLA forward Jayson Bukuya says the premiers will be insistent of maintaining a high standard when they play the Broncos in a pre-season trial.
Farah no certainty for No.9 jersey
SOUTH Sydney’s star recruit Robbie Farah’s club debut in the Charity Shield will determine if he starts the NRL season in the No. 9 jersey.
Snake’s desperate attempt to save NRL career
A CHRONIC knee injury has long threatened to end Brett Stewart’s playing days, but the champion fullback is refusing to give in after returning to training.
Foran’s New Year’s resolution in tatters
KIERAN Foran’s hopes of being cleared to play for the Warriors in round one appear slim, with the NRL hesitant to give him the green light to return.
Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
JOHN Grant has until Tuesday to save his job – or face the humiliation of being dumped as ARL Commission chairman at a historic Emergency General Meeting.
Dying fan rallies with Beau by her side
BEAU Ryan has once again proved why he is one of rugby league’s nice guys with the former NRL star rushing to the bedside of sick fan Kia Lettice.
The man to save NRL from civil war
LEGENDARY rugby league administrator Ken Arthurson has backed the growing push to have John Quayle take over from John Grant as chairman of the ARL Commission.
Radradra leaves mystery woman in Fiji
PARRAMATTA star Semi Radradra ran into a media storm at Sydney airport as he battles speculation over his playing future and domestic violence charges.
‘Selfish clubs need to give Grant a chance’
QRL chairman Peter Betros says only three of the 16 clubs have responded to the John Grant’s invitation to hear the NRL’s explanation of the game’s finances.
$25m upgrade to transform Titans
FOLLOWING two years in makeshift accommodation, the Titans will prepare for the 2017 season from their new $25 million headquarters at Parkwood Village.
Blues march closer to enemy’s border
LOOKING for a change of scenery, the new-look Blues are set to move their State of Origin training base just a stone’s throw from enemy territory.
Ponga’s ability likened to Benji, Johnson, RTS
KNIGHTS CEO Matt Gidley believes star recruit Kalyn Ponga is potentially the club’s biggest signing since former international forward Ben Kennedy.
No chance of Semi joining Toulon: Eels
PARRAMATTA fans can breathe a sigh of relief, for now. Eels boss Bernie Gurr is adamant Semi Radradra will remain at the club next season and possibly beyond.
Grant resignation can end NRL’s civil war
RUGBY league is facing its biggest crisis since the Super League war and several club chairmen believe there is only one solution to the growing problem.
It’s Super League all over again
EXCLUSIVE: Extraordinary threats of a rebel breakaway group and possible State of Origin strike action from players have emerged over the NRL’s refusal to finalise funding.
33 rep stars left in contract limbo
MORE than 250 NRL stars are in limbo following revelations the code’s Collective Bargaining Agreement will not be finalised before the start of next year’s premiership.
NRL won’t abandon Barba: Greenberg
JUST days after reaching out to Ben Barba’s partner, Todd Greenberg has assured the fallen Sharks will be welcomed back to the game albeit with one strict condition.
How Maroon Roos are helping Blue enemy
THEY might not know it but Queensland superstars including Cameron Smith, Greg Inglis and Johnathan Thurston could be laying the foundations for the next NSW captain.
Big Mal v Wayne: How the feud ended
MAL Meninga hasn’t been shy in airing his opinion of England coach Wayne Bennett recently but a chance meeting saw the two legends smoke the peace pipe.
Angry Bird! Titans stabbed me in the back
GREG Bird has opened up about his bitter split from the Titans, claiming he was shafted by a club that shopped him to NRL rivals Newcastle without his knowledge.
Eye spy! Drug officers stalking NRL stars
MORE Jason Bourne than National Rugby League! The NRL is forcing clubs to hand over the personal information of players so they can be drug-tested at any time.
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