Storm star ‘deserves’ Origin call-up
NSW Origin selectors need to find a spot for Ryan Papenhuyzen according to his Melbourne Storm coach.
NSW Origin selectors need to find a spot for Ryan Papenhuyzen according to his Melbourne Storm coach.
NSW is flush with talent at the fullback position – but Ryan Papenhuyzen is making a case that he simply cannot be left out of Brad Fittler’s side for this year’s State of Origin series.
The NRL has never seen anything like the case of whoop-ass the Storm opened up on the Warriors to leave TV commentators staggered.
The Warriors clash with the Storm was halted while one star was treated on the field after being knocked out cold before even hitting the ground.
Cooper Johns headlines a crop of emerging Storm and Panthers stars who will face off when the two clubs stage the first match specifically for their fringe players.
Melbourne’s go-slow tactics and Cam Smith running roughshod over referee Ben Cummins against Newcastle last weekend needs to be a line in the sand moment for the NRL, writes Paul Crawley.
Canterbury Bulldogs are preparing a massive bid for Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy amid speculation both parties have directly spoken twice.
Storm star Justin Olam grew up playing with a plastic coke bottle full of grass and didn’t join a proper team until 18. He wants his story to inspire kids back home in West Papua, where ethnic violence remains an everyday reality.
A sweeping investigation of rugby league’s finances by the ARL Commission will see the biggest financial and administrative shake-up in NRL history – but there’s a silver lining for the code’s 16 clubs.
News that Cameron Smith could play on for an incredible 20th NRL season would ordinarily be met with delight by Wests Tigers fans enjoying the form of young gun Harry Grant.
Faster play the balls, more tries, more line breaks and more football – these are just a few of the reasons why fans are flocking back to the greatest game of all, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Anthony Seibold and a host of high profile Broncos have plunged into contractual uncertainty following revelations leading player agent Isaac Moses had his NRL accreditation cancelled.
While Cameron Smith was applauded for a five-star performance, Newcastle fans were left furious as the wily veteran and his Melbourne Storm tweaked their go-slow tactics for the NRL’s new rules, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Wests Tigers coach Michael McGuire wanted his team to be better and his side stood up early on, but they then fell into bad habits with the Raiders racing away 14-6 winners.
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