Why Bird’s back row brilliance could be short-lived
Jack Bird excelled in the back row in St George Illawarra’s big win over Brisbane, but he feels like he belongs in the backs.
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Players urge Dragons to rethink Dufty stance
Questions are being asked why St George Illawarra isn’t re-signing Matt Dufty, and now his teammates hope the club changes its mind.
Standing ovation for de Belin’s NRL return
Jack de Belin celebrated his NRL return with a kiss on an emotional night which saw Dragons fans give him a hero’s welcome.
Dragons win game but get glimpse of bleak future
The Dragons victory over Brisbane was a bittersweet one with fans enjoying the result but left wondering over the club’s retention policy.
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Dragons ready for NRLW battle with Broncos
THEY might be underdogs but St George Illawarra enforcer Annette Brander says there is no way she and her teammates “will be lying down” for the Broncos.
Bennett: Why I chose Milford over Hunt
WAYNE Bennett has backed his decision to sign Anthony Milford ahead of Ben Hunt as the former Brisbane halves prepare for a $2 million showdown.
What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh
SADLY, this is the reaction from the most powerful official at Canterbury Bulldogs over their wild Mad Monday party. Buzz Rothfield reveals the text message he recieved from George Coorey, chairman of the Canterbury Leagues Club.
Tallis: Big hits just keep on coming
IF the opening game of this year’s finals series was anything to go by, then the Broncos forwards better buckle up for one hell of a ride against the Dragons, writes GORDEN TALLIS.
Walters: Hunt needs career-best game
AFTER weeks of intense media scrutiny, Ben Hunt now has the stage to make his critics eat their words. But it would have to be the game of his life, according to Maroons boss Kevin Walters.
Time has come for Dragons to fire
IN Brisbane against the Broncos, if the confidence-caned Dragons can conjure an elimination final victory, “Saint Sunday” is what this day will forever be called.
Widdop’s words for slumping Dufty
HAVING watched helplessly from the sidelines as his side fell to the Bulldogs, Dragons skipper Gareth Widdop recognised young fullback Matt Dufty needed help. The effect was clear.
Widdop’s biggest worry not on the park
ST GEORGE Illawarra skipper Gareth Widdop says the Broncos figure his side fear the most won’t even take to the field in Sunday’s NRL elimination final. But his effect will be immense.
Dragons consider shock Widdop shift
HE has done it for England and now Dragons coach Paul McGregor could play skipper Gareth Widdop at fullback in a bid to save their hopes against Brisbane.
League stars out to farewell Lance Thompson
SOME of rugby league’s biggest names have gathered in Sydney to farewell one of the game’s toughest forwards, Lance Thompson, following his sudden death last month.
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