There were many positional questions prior to Lachlan Galvin’s Canterbury debut, and some – not all – were answered as Matt Burton put his stamp on the No. 6 jersey against the Eels. See all the winners and losers from the King’s birthday clash.
From the brother of the game’s best player to the son of a current NRL coach, and a ready-made Kalyn Ponga replacement – these are the prodigies ready to make their first grade debuts.
Lachlan Galvin has given an incredible insight into the culture of the Bulldogs, revealing club leader Viliame Kikau’s unique way of ingratiating the star five-eighth to the Kennel.
His right boot may have deserted him during Origin, but the real Nathan Cleary returned to help the Panthers breathe life into their season with an important win over the Eels in a pulsating western Sydney derby.
Fans and former players have gone nuclear over a bunker howler that marred the opening match of Magic round – but the NRL claims the right call was made. Watch and have your say.
Jason Ryles said he would need to ask his halfback for money if he was going to say what he really wanted to after Parramatta’s controversial loss.
Mitchell Moses was incensed and let his feelings show after a controversial moment that had TV commentators speaking up on his behalf.
Braydon Trindall was involved in a heated war of words with Mitchell Moses after the Sharks five-eighth was placed on report.
A Cronulla veteran’s Magic Round lasted a grand total of two minutes after suffering an absolute nightmare at Suncorp Stadium.
Eels fans will have to wait a little longer to see Mitch Moses and Zac Lomax on the field together, with the club ruling out an early return for their star recruit.
Parramatta looked a completely different team with Mitchell Moses calling the shots and one player in particular returned to his best on Easter Monday.
The future of Parramatta star Shaun Lane is up in the air, with the Eels forward set to take an immediate break from rugby league as he considers his place in the NRL.
He’s yet to play first grade for the Rabbitohs, but Josh Schuster showed he has lost none of his trademark flair, with an impressive display in his rugby league return. See the full SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Bulldogs boss Phil Gould has made a telling admission about Lachie Galvin and opened up about Canterbury’s pursuit of the Tigers star.
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