Why grand final ref has created a huge headache for NRL
The brilliant performance of NRL grand final referee Adam Gee has exposed a huge issue for the competition going forward, writes Paul Crawley.
Opinion
Billy Slater’s brutal Reece Walsh comment
Reece Walsh’s biggest critic was much closer to home than he would have liked as a commentator led a barrage of criticism.
Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Gus needs to think of Bulldogs not Blues
Gus Gould is earning $800,000-a-year at the Bulldogs yet he’s too busy with his other work to attend matches – no wonder Belmore powerbrokers were uneasy with his Origin ambitions.
What’s the Buzz: Dragons’ ultimate spoon insult over Tigers
St George Illawarra – not Wests Tigers – have been installed as the favourites to finish with the wooden spoon next year. Plus Channel 9 bracing for TV ratings disaster.
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Buzz’s highlights, lowlights: Phantom Siren’s NRL comeback
A familiar voice returned to rugby league in a bid to entertain Dragons fans after another miserable performance. WATCH THE VIDEO
Warriors reject Broncos’ bold bid for Walsh
The Warriors have shut the door on an audacious bid by the Broncos to secure Reece Walsh to add X-factor to their squad for the finals.
Kent: Time for NRL to put political agenda aside
When you try to stand for everything sometimes you end up standing for nothing, and the NRL has finally jumped the shark by pushing it’s political agenda too far, writes PAUL KENT.
Why Kevvie is leading coach of the year race
The contenders for coach of the year are outstanding, but Kevin Walters’ stunning turnaround with the Broncos will be hard to beat, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
NRL great: Homophobia isn’t a Polynesian problem
Polynesian leader Frank Puletua has expressed his heartbreak and disappointment at the pride jersey fiasco that he says has unfairly tarnished his heritage.
Kent: Manly’s real symbol of rugby league inclusivity
Ian Roberts won his battle for rugby league acceptance by always putting pride in his jumper, while Manly’s jersey debacle is a misguided fight against pressure to conform, PAUL KENT writes.
Manly’s LGBTIQA pride: Club’s historic 114-year first
Manly will become the first club in rugby league’s 114-year history to wear a pride jersey. See the playing strip here.
The big Ponga move Knights must consider
The Newcastle Knights attack is stuttering, their salary cap is out of shape, there’s one solution to both problems – Kalyn Ponga – a solution that has proven history of success, writes David Riccio.
Kent: Rampaging Godzilla in path of Storm
From the moment the Big Four began to become the Big One, many have tried to predict the end of the Storm era. Latrell Mitchell may give more reason to believe the end is near, writes PAUL KENT.
Rat in the ranks: Dragons’ warning for ‘deceitful’ leaker
The Dragons chairman and a premiership hero have issued a severe warning to the playing group after sensitive information involving Anthony Griffin was leaked to the media.
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