NRL veteran’s ‘street fight’ rumour revealed
An NRL 360 host has revealed veteran halfback Mitchell Pearce was rumoured to have suffered a pre-season injury in a street fight.
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WATCH: NRL releases cut-price 2021 ad campaign
After last season’s polarising $1 million ‘Simply the Best’ campaign, the NRL has focused on the “impossible” moments that make rugby league great.
Knights may have finally hit upon right fit at No.9
Newcastle has been searching for a spark to bring out the best in Mitchell Pearce for years. They believe a player returning from a major injury could be the answer.
Queensland rookies’ sobering reality check
Loaded with potential, Brisbane’s Xavier Coates and Cowboys sensation Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow have yet to put it all together consistently on the football field.
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Origin nightmare makes Pearce NRL’s top buy
IT’S only round two and it’s only the Knights and, yes, it is only Mitchell Pearce, but the notorious State of Origin flop could already be the buy of the NRL season, writes Mike Colman.
NRL outsiders ready to reap jackpot
BACKING strugglers St George Illawarra, New Zealand, Penrith, Wests Tigers and Newcastle to win the opening three games would have secured a 15-leg all-up worth almost $130,000.
Early Mail: Injured Reynolds ‘week to week’
IVAN Cleary may be spared a selection headache for another week with injured recruit Josh Reynolds unable to confirm his return date.
Blues rivals lead the way in Dally M voting
NATHAN Cleary and Mitchell Pearce are positioned at the top of the Dally M leaderboard and could soon go head to head for a New South Wales Origin jersey.
Pearce ‘excited’ for Roosters return
AHEAD of his return match against the Sydney Roosters, Mitchell Pearce proved what an asset he already is for his new club Newcastle.
Late Mail: Buhrer out for Knights
KNIGHTS utility Jamie Buhrer was unable to overcome a foot injury he picked up against the Sea Eagles in round one and is out for Sunday’s clash against the Raiders.
Final teams: Buhrer out, Saifiti in
NEWCASTLE co-captain Jamie Buhrer is out with a minor foot injury in the Knights’ clash against the Raiders.
Cordner ready to take on a mate
BOYD Cordner could not help himself cheering for the Knights last weekend. Next week he’s got to stop his old mate and matchwinner Mitchell Pearce doing it to the Roosters.
How you can watch Roosters v Knights for $5
A LOT of NRL fans are feeling ripped off with no Holden Cup curtain-raisers at premiership matches this year. At least the Sydney Roosters have done something about it.
NRL teams round 2
ROUND two team lists have delivered a host of changes with frustrated coaches wielding the axe following an underwhelming opening week. EVERY TEAM HERE:
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