Superstar showdown will be a season defining moment
Latrell Mitchell has won premierships, but never with South Sydney. If he wants to be Mr September for the Rabbitohs, it’s time to knuckle down, writes Brent Read.
Opinion
The Tackle: Push to save Freddy fails the pub test
A bid by Stu Laundy of the billion-dollar hotel empire to save Brad Fittler’s job simply must fall flat. The Blues don’t belong to a pub baron, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Buzz: Bennett’s pathetic interview embarrasses NRL
Wayne Bennett has done more than most to promote rugby league but his embarrassing post-match exchange in Perth while promoting the game in AFL territory did more harm than good. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
Buzz: Walsh v Teddy, history shows captain’s time almost up
A Kangaroos jersey is like a baggy green cap with loyalty and long service respected. But you also can’t ignore the young guns coming through, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Blues’ biggest blunder: Why NSW still don’t get Origin
NSW has long been accused of not getting what Origin was about, and by cutting the heart and soul of their team they’ve proved the critics right, writes Paul Kent.
‘We are not underdogs’: Slater’s ruthless Origin overhaul
Billy Slater will take a leaf out of Craig Bellamy’s coaching manual as the former champion fullback sets about adding a ruthless winning edge to the Maroons.
Silly season for coaches slips into overdrive
The coaching drums are beating everywhere in the NRL, but one club has moved to silence rumours of an impending change at the top, writes PAUL KENT.
‘Real low’: Questions raised over ugly Storm tackles
North Queensland have privately raised concerns about Melbourne Storm tackles that have left two of their stars sidelined with knee injuries – raising fears a new dirty tactic is at play.
Flanagan opens up on possible NRL family reunion
Shane Flanagan was one of the first names linked with the Bulldogs’ vacancy after Trent Barrett’s exit. Here’s what his son and current Dog Kyle thinks of the possibility of a reunion.
Why NRL battlers were wrong to let star halves go
While the NRL’s Covid affected seasons were dominated by fullbacks, the return to normality has once again cast the spotlight on No.7 as the most important position, writes Paul Kent.
Bulldogs cleanout continues, who’s next?
The Bulldogs’ big recruitment drive last season hasn’t made the impact many expected and their roster is a problem that could get bigger, writes Matty Johns.
Bulldogs’ fate rests on shoulders of true top Dog
The Bulldogs took a tremendous leap of faith in signing Phil Gould to a long-term contract as football boss, now the future of the club is in his hands, writes PAUL KENT.
Stars throw weight behind fight against gang violence
Top athletes are helping police in their fight to stop young postcode gangs from the breaking the spirit of Sydney, writes PAUL KENT.
Three days that bring all league fans together
Rugby league fans are a tribal mob writes MATTY JOHNS, but at Magic Round we come together to celebrate the game we all love.
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