The Tackle: Public face of Knights’ dramatic collapse
In the space of six weeks, Newcastle has slipped from first to dead last. And it’s not all Kalyn Ponga or Adam O’Brien’s fault, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
In the space of six weeks, Newcastle has slipped from first to dead last. And it’s not all Kalyn Ponga or Adam O’Brien’s fault, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Melbourne Storm star Brandon Smith is reportedly being investigated by the NRL over a disrespectful comment he made in an interview.
The Newcastle Knights are sitting on the bottom of the ladder for the first time since they “won” three wooden spoons in a row in the mid 2010s.
Cameron Munster’s agent has come out publicly to declare a seismic rumour about the Storm star’s future is accurate.
During the COVID break plenty of league fans were watching re-runs of league matches from the 80s and 90s. It was a golden period in the game. This season could end up being just as great.
Nine months after an inglorious World Cup exit ended his Australia rugby coaching tenure, Michael Cheika could be ready to jump codes and is quietly being considered as a potential NRL coaching option.
After the Storm and Roosters produced one of the best games ever on Thursday night, Storm coach Craig Bellamy said Ryan Papenhuyzen’s field goal that sent the game into extra time was no fluke.
He may have produced the knockout blow in an epic golden-point win for Melbourne against the Roosters but Cameron Smith’s transition from the No.9 role to five-eighth is a work in progress.
Melbourne Storm were initially planning for only a short stay in Queensland. The escalating COVID-19 drama in Victoria means they probably won’t be playing at AAMI Park for the rest of the season.
Loaned Wests Tigers hooker Harry Grant will be in the Melbourne Storm purple next year as the annual speculation about superstar Cameron Smith’s future simmers away.
KFC SuperCoaches are on a selling rampage with a host of guns ruled out of the upcoming round. But there are also some huge cheapie opportunities.
The NRL is experiencing one of the worst injury crises in its history as desperate coaches alter playing styles and structure on the run. LOOK WHO WON’T BE PLAYING THIS WEEKEND!
MELBOURNE Storm won’t be allowed back in to Victoria until 28 days after the COVID-19 spike in the club’s home state starts going down.
Melbourne Storm’s planned two week stay in Maroochydore could be extended beyond the halfway point of the season if the rate of COVID-19 infection fails to fall in Victoria.
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