Walker’s warning to the rest of the NRL
After an abject round one performance many wrote the Roosters off, after playing a key role in the demolition of the Sea Eagles in round two, Sam Walker explains why that was a mistake.
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Dragons keep close eye on Bird replacement
As contract negotiations reach a tipping point, the Dragons have identified a potential Jack Bird replacement. Check out all the top targets at every club here.
Langer Trophy: NRL clubs raid Alfie Langer’s old school
Seven NRL clubs have raided the old Queensland school of Broncos’ legend Allan Langer, signing 11 players.
NRL coaches exposed for deliberate ‘rorting’
The NRL is reportedly ready to fine the Bulldogs over an incident that may have exposed how NRL coaches have been faking injuries.
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Cotric to mark boyhood hero Morris
When Brett Morris met Nick Cotric as a 15-year-old, he told the youngster “keep working, you never know where you’ll end up”. Fast forward five years and Cotric is marking Morris in a grand final.
Forget GI, speed demon Latrell is a clone of Big Mal
Sydney Roosters flyer Latrell Mitchell is the quickest player in the NRL grand final, with Olympian Matt Shirvington comparing his style to both Usain Bolt and Mal Meninga.
Check the facts, Raiders won’t be overwhelmed
The belief that Canbera lack experience against their grand final counterparts is off the mark, with the men from the nation’s capital boasting rep talent across the board that suggests they’re up for the fight.
Griffin: Where grand final will be won and lost
It comes down to this. Whether Canberra can withstand the Roosters’ brutal early assault, whether the Chooks can stop the Raiders boiling self-belief. ANTHONY GRIFFIN delivers his GF rundown.
Grand Final dogs: The real NRL wags
You’ve seen them on the field and with their wives and girlfriends at the Dally M Awards. But now meet the furry friends of our top footy players, some of whom rival their owners for sheer size and strength. SEE THE PHOTOS
Captain fantastic ready to lead Roosters into history
Boyd Cordner has won grand finals before, which is why he understands how hard they are to win. And the Roosters skipper wants to go next level on Sunday afternoon.
Time stops for Teddy’s Origin winner
It was a play rugby league fans will never forget, an act of redemption and brilliance. There is no question that James Tedesco’s State of Origin-winning try was the Peter ‘Chippy’ Frilingos Headline Moment of Year.
High-flying Roosters on cusp of grand final history
Winger Daniel Tupou is arguably the game’s best jumper, so playing on the potent left edge at the Roosters could see him leap into illustrious grand final company if he crosses the line on Sunday.
NRL agent called protege a ‘f***ing lying weasel’: Court
Top NRL player agent Sam Ayoub unleashed a torrent of abusive text messages on his former employee after he allegedly tried to poach top talent when he struck out on his own, a court has heard.
Mal Meninga: The one day to prove your worth
Three decades have past but the same words I said to my Canberra teammates before we ran onto the field in 1989 are just as relevant for Sunday’s grand final, writes MAL MENINGA.
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