Buzz: Broncos shamed by recruitment howlers
A miserable round for the Broncos was compounded by just how poor some of their recruitment decisions have been of late. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
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Matty Johns cannot believe NRL ‘insanity’
The Dragons were thrashed by Parramatta and a surprising selection call raised the eyebrows of many including Matty Johns.
NRL admits huge blunder on NAS punishment
The NRL concedes Nelson Asofa-Solomona should have copped a far more serious punishment than the slap on the wrist handed out by the match review committee.
NRL blown away by ‘disgraceful’ fine
NRL pundits and fans have been left scratching their heads over after an ugly hit got off nearly completely scot-free.
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Moses sticking with Parramatta
Parramatta have continued to lock down talent by re-signing star halfback Mitchell Moses on a bumper three-year deal worth $2.5 million.
Shock grades: NRL winners, losers rated in race for top eight
The opening State of Origin has been put to bed and now it’s time to take a closer look at where your club sits at the halfway point. PAUL CRAWLEY delivers his mid-season report card — and be warned, he does not hold back …
LIVE: NRL teams Round 13
We’re set for a crazy week of team antics with uncertainty over Origin players, the Round 16 bye looming and a host of players due for returns.
Big gun returns in huge boost for Eels
The influential Parramatta forward was initially slated for a round 14 comeback but is on track to take the field for Saturday’s crunch clash with Cronulla.
Early Mail: McCullough set for shock return
Broncos ironman Andrew McCullough is set for a shock return eight weeks ahead of schedule.
Stars set to return, double blow for Raiders
A host of superstars are set to return from injury, but Canberra has been hit with two pieces of bad news. Meanwhile there’s a boost for for Sydney Roosters playmaker Luke Keary. FULL INJURY LIST FOR EVERY CLUB
Banished Hayne turns to soccer
Former NRL superstar and NFL hopeful Jarryd Hayne will turn his hand to a new football code in the coming weeks as he takes up soccer.
Parra down depleted Bunnies to end losing run
It might have been over an undermanned South Sydney team but after three straight losses Parramatta will take solace in their 26-14 victory.
Worrying sign of Parramatta’s deeper woes
Parramatta have a massive nursery out west, stretching into the Hills District. Despite the strength of junior numbers, it hasn’t translated into top-quality NRL talent.
Late Mail: Star returns for Sharks
The Cronulla Sharks are set to welcome Matt Moylan back to the team for local derby against the Dragons — keep up to date with all the latest team news.
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