Kent: Bennett’s simple plan still key to success
The big difference between the haves and have-nots in the NRL is more to do with coaching talent than playing talent, writes PAUL KENT.
Opinion
Teach and educate: Loz opens up about indigenous heritage
‘Get the black kid’. Those were the sort of taunts Laurie Daley had deal with growing up. But the league legend believes attitudes are changing, even if there’s still plenty of work to be done.
‘League the original bridgebuilder between black and white’
During an era of atrocities and racial segregation, rugby league brought moments of unity. It brought hope to those suffering and was a ticket to freedom, writes Hannah Hollis.
Kent: Why fans are real victims in Slater lie-fest
NRL fans are increasingly taken for granted as the game panders to coaches with too much sway and players who don’t know where their money really comes from. We saw it all again as the Billy Slater injury lies played out yesterday, writes PAUL KENT.
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Is Gyngell the one for NRL?
DAVID Gyngell has backing to replace John Grant at the NRL — but there’s something holding it back, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Saint, Sinner, Shoosh
BUDDY Franklin ready to return to training, Dave Warner can do no wrong and Tim Cahill brushes Fox Sports. All that and more in this week’s Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
Former Manly chairman banned for three years
WHAT’S THE BUZZ: Former Manly boss cops a clubs ban, Laurie Daley endorses out of favour Tiger Robbie Farah and Jarryd Hayne threatens legal action.
Facilities to help NSW regain dominance
A $20 million investment into a Centre of Excellence in western Sydney will help to end QLD’s decade-long dominance of State of Origin.
Monday Buzz: How to fix NRL transfer madness
THE most crucial job for the NRL’s next boss is to fix the farcical player transfer market. Here, PHIL ROTHFIELD shows how to solve the problem.
Why Barrett v Brown is grudge match of year
LINGERING ill-feeling between Trent Barrett and his ex-coach Nathan Brown means Manly v Newcastle will be the best NRL grudge match of next year.
Burgess bringing sexy back
SAM Burgess’ return to the NRL is a massive boost not just for the South Sydney Rabbitohs but for the game of rugby league.
Buzz: Greatest finish of them all
IT will go down as the greatest finish to a grand final in history, a match that they will be talking about for decades to come, writes Phil “Buzz” Rothfield.
Buzz: Broncos left in great shape for Bennett
WAYNE Bennett will get a lot of credit for steering the Broncos into the grand final, but one man can’t be overlooked for his role in the club’s revival.
Bennett to replace John Grant?
WAYNE Bennett shows interest in replacing John Grant as chairman of NRL’s independent commission — plus check out this week’s Saint and Sinners.
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