Buzz: Farce as boxing promoter negotiates NRL mega deals
The Jack Wighton saga is seemingly done and dusted – but there’s one aspect of the negotiations that just doesn’t sit right, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Opinion
Raiders can get revenge on Souths without the NRL
Instead of sulking over Jack Wighton’s defection, Paul Crawley says Canberra should use the flawed NRL system to get payback on South Sydney.
‘Should know better’: Kent lashes league dinosaurs
Paul Kent has had enough of archaic statements like “what’s he supposed to do” in defending dangerous hip-drop tackles. How many legs need to snap before critics change their views?
NRL’s cash for converts scheme is a proven failure
Rugby league is in panic mode with offers of a salary cap discount to recruit stars from rugby union, this is not a new move, but it is one doomed to failure, writes Brent Read.
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Buzz: Worrying stat ringing alarm bells at Penrith
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Johns: The keys to Moses and Cleary taking control
Star halfbacks Nathan Cleary and Mitchell Moses need their big men to fire under pressure, writes MATTY JOHNS.
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.
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.
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