Bear Bait: Munster worth every penny of $2m to Mal Meninga
If the NRL’s newest team is to make a recruiting splash they need to attract some marquee talent and that’s why they need to break the bank for Cameron Munster, writes David Riccio.
Opinion
Why rugby league has nothing to fear from R360 and Saudi cash
Rugby league is in the middle of a golden era, rugby union is on its knees – and with NRL salaries about to skyrocket the threat posed by a Saudi funded breakaway is being hyped, writes Brent Read.
‘It’s laughable’: Souths CEO fires back over Bennett questions
South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly has blasted claims coach Wayne Bennett is too old, describing the suggestion as “laughable.”
Buzz: Why Ciraldo nailed Galvin non-selection
Lachlan Galvin is again the big story of the NRL weekend even though he didn’t lace on his football boots in Townsville. This is why Cameron Ciraldo’s decision to sit his star was the right one.
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Penbo: These wild Origin scenes are bad news for AFL
There’s a clear reason why 83,000 fans in Sydney on Wednesday is a more potent spectacle than 100,000 in the MCG in September, writes David Penberthy. Have your say.
Johns: The best players at every position so far in 2025
An explosion of young talent has come into the first-grade and while there are plenty of fresh faces in Matty Johns’ rankings of the best players at each position, a few grizzled veterans have more than held their own.
Gus Gould myth exposed by his 23-year NRL title drought
There’s no doubt Phil Gould can set up a club to win an NRL premiership. But the jury is out on whether he can still actually deliver one – and what he’s done to this Bulldogs’ roster is incomprehensible madness.
The eight things NSW must do if they are to win Origin III
Stop the penalties, stop Cameron Munster and stop getting in their own way – do these things and the NSW Blues can start thinking about celebrating another Origin series victory.
Trbojevic addiction has left Sea Eagles sloppy and fragile
In the modern game the toughest position on the field is fullback, and few players have done it tougher than Tom Trbojevic – often to the detriment of both the player and the club.
Origin III will define one of these men for the rest of their lives
For all of their achievements so far, Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster have been playing in the shadows of greatness – in a little over two weeks one man will claim the spotlight to himself, writes BRENT READ.
‘That was a very false win – in Sydney NSW win by at least 30’
We’re headed for an Origin decider – but you could be mistaken for thinking the Blues had already lost the series. HAVE YOUR SAY
The Maroons blunder that is now etched in Origin folklore
The Maroons have had their courage questioned in a way no other Queensland side have before, writes MATTY JOHNS, which is why NSW would be foolish to not expect a fight in Origin II.
Why are the Titans laughing if the joke’s on them?
When the Gold Coast Titans sought to clap back at critics of embattled coach Des Hasler, all they managed to achieve was to smack themselves in the face, writes BRENT READ.
Johns: Young and fearless Raiders are reinventing the Green Machine
Ricky Stuart’s second placed Raiders are a perfectly balanced mix of tough and experienced while also young and fearless, writes MATTY JOHNS.
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