Editor’s view: NRL must consider how to avoid B-teams
It is easy to understand why so many fans are disappointed that the Broncos and Storm will battle it out with two sides that are far from full strength, writes the editor.
Opinion
Read: It’s time for a new set of rules at the Rabbitohs
South Sydney superstar Latrell Mitchell has been at the centre of a storm as the Rabbitohs have lurched from one crisis to the next – will it be the wake-up call he, and the club, needs?
World Cup coup: Channel 7’s monster TV ratings continue
After a remarkable month, Channel 7 has celebrated another huge night with the Women’s World Cup final drawing another massive audience.
Buzz: Refs didn’t sink Manly, salary cap failure did
Manly won’t be playing finals football this year and it has nothing to do with referees despite Anthony Seibold’s massive blow-up, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Origin’s modern problem has a primitive solution
Selling State of Origin to the non-diehard rugby league audience used to be easy, writes Paul Kent, then the game lost its white-hot anger.
Kent: Trans ban critics caught in web of denial
Those arguing for the inclusion of transgender women on the basis of equality are either deliberately distorting the argument or lost in a hopeless state of denial, PAUL KENT writes.
Buzz: ‘Bundy-coke’ fan’s worrying NRL security breach
CommBank Stadium was the scene of a disturbing security breach during Rooster coach Trent Robinson’s press conference. Buzz’s weekend highlights and lowlights.
Maroons wary of another Origin ambush
As the State of Origin circus travels to Perth, Brent Read points out the footballing demons both states will be out to exorcise ahead of the second game next Sunday.
Why Munster is still miles behind King Wally
Cameron Munster may be the talisman of Queensland’s Origin resurgence, but the State still prays at the altar of Wally Lewis, MATTY JOHNS explains why.
NRL coaches are sacked for two simple reasons
It might not be fair, it’s definitely controversial but there are two very important reasons NRL coaches lose their jobs. And it’s nothing to do with results, writes Paul Kent.
Ring-a-ding-ding: The making of a new Origin king
From NFT trading, to ginger beer, to white powder scandals, there’s a madness to Cameron Munster that can’t be explained. Not even by the new Queensland king himself, writes PAUL KENT.
Players selling the game short on Origin hype
State of Origin thrives on a little bit of hate, it fuels the hype, but these days the players are discouraged from causing a stir in the opposition camp and the game is poorer for it, writes PAUL KENT.
Johns: Billy-ball is good for rugby league
Far more than just a great player, Billy Slater has one of the best rugby league minds writes Matty Johns in his preview of where Origin I will be won and lost.
How NRL ‘basket case’ became a destination of choice
Cameron Ciraldo seemingly has his pick of a number of NRL coaching jobs – Brent Read rates the contenders and comes to a surprising conclusion.
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