Ezra Mam the biggest loser from explosive Thurston-Leniu feud
Hidden behind the explosive feud between Johnathan Thurston and Spencer Leniu lies the harsh reality facing Ezra Mam when he returns to first grade football, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
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Dragon brings back banned celebration in Titans domination
Just days after signing a new deal with the club, Dragons star Christian Tuipulotu brought back his banned try celebration, as his side dominated the Titans.
‘Makes me nervous’: Payten identifies concerning Cowboys trend
Despite the elation of a third consecutive victory, North Queensland Cowboys coach Todd Payten has identified a worrying trend from his side. Find out what the coach thought of Saturday night’s important win.
Cowboys survive late scare to secure comeback win over Souths
The Cowboys’ season is officially back on track, surviving a some late Latrell Mitchell magic to secure their third straight win, as the Rabbitohs’ horror recent Perth record continues.
Sport Confidential: Why Broncos are set to wear surnames on jerseys
It’s a throwback to the Super League days of 1997 for the Broncos, with the current players set to follow legends of that era by having their surnames on their jerseys. Find out why, plus more in Sport Confidential.
Maguire defends Broncos after alarming dressing-room vision
Michael Maguire has hit out at claims his Broncos were guilty of skylarking before their loss to the Roosters, after dressing-room footage raised fresh concerns about the mindset of his players.
Raiders table new deal for star No.7 amid Manly pursuit
Manly’s hopes of replacing the outgoing Daly Cherry-Evans with Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty could be in jeopardy after the Raiders tabled a new deal for their star No.7.
Raiders run riot to send Eels crashing back to Earth
On a high from their stunning comeback win over the Dragons, the Parramatta Eels have been given a wake-up call, as the Raiders ran riot to put 50-points on the NRL cellar dwellers.
SuperCoach NRL: Six things we learned from Good Friday footy
One premiership contender staked its title claims while another faltered in a big way. See the standouts and SuperCoach stars in our six things learned from Good Friday footy.
Dolphins score seven straight to stun Storm in Good Friday miracle
The Dolphins have beaten the 2024 grand finalists in back-to-back weeks, blowing the Melbourne Storm off the park with seven tries in a row to secure their third straight wins.
NRL market watch: Warriors sign Dylan Walker replacement
The Warriors have landed a massive free agency blow, securing one of the hottest young prospects from the UK Super League as they continue to shore-up their roster.
SuperCoach wrap: Ponga flops, Hughes among injuries
Superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga was barely sighted as the Knights’ attacking woes continued, while SuperCoaches have a host of fresh injuries to deal with.
‘Never seen that’: Bunny in fan altercation
Police got involved after Rabbitohs second-rower Jai Arrow took exception to a Bulldogs fan in the crowd after Souths’ heavy loss.
WATCH: Souths star caught in altercation with Bulldogs fans
South Sydney star Jai Arrow has allegedly been involved in an altercation with Bulldogs fans, as Canterbury blew the Rabbitohs away in a record breaking Good Friday clash.
Seibold slams NRL schedule as Manly slide continues
Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has questioned the NRL schedule after his side was forced to play a third game in 11 days, with players only having 20 minutes of proper field sessions this week on the back of their long flight from Perth.
Ugly hip-drop rocks Manly in home defeat
The Dragons are in the top eight after holding off a spirited Manly comeback for their second win at Brookvale in 17 years.
Eels star set to take indefinite hiatus from rugby league
The future of Parramatta star Shaun Lane is up in the air, with the Eels forward set to take an immediate break from rugby league as he considers his place in the NRL.
WATCH: Footage that proves Schuster is back
He’s yet to play first grade for the Rabbitohs, but Josh Schuster showed he has lost none of his trademark flair, with an impressive display in his rugby league return. See the full SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Ponga sight says it all, club hits rock bottom
The Newcastle Knights have slumped to a historic low, and vision of Kalyn Ponga said it all as his side struggled to fire a shot on Sunday.
Chief, the record, the ambulance: Why cancer picked the wrong fight
As the man who delivered Newcastle its first premiership battles cancer with the same ferociousness he played and coached, MATTY JOHNS dives into the obsessiveness of his close friend and mentor.
‘Ridiculous’: NRL farce torn to absolute shreds
Rugby league commentators are calling for change after noticing a farcical trend about the NRL at the start of this year’s season.
Why Panthers won’t write off 2025
No team has ever started a season 1-5 and gone on to win the premiership, but Ivan Cleary isn’t ready to give up on making history.
‘How pathetic’: Fans erupt over NRL acts
The NRL’s supposed “crackdown” on high shots appears a thing of the past, leaving fans and experts baffled on Good Friday.
Star import’s tough love for NRL debut
Most players would kick stones if they moved to the other side of the world to play reserve grade but it has actually helped Englishman Lewis Dodd ahead of his NRL debut.
Tedesco and Edwards in battle to be Blues No.1
James Tedesco has shown that age is just a number as the former Blues skipper continues to put pressure on Dylan Edwards for the NSW fullback spot.
Why Leniu has full support of Rooster boss Nick Politis
Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis has defended Spencer Leniu over his spat with Johnathan Thurston, giving the controversial forward a licence to continue showing “honesty and passion.”
WATCH: Raiders score try of the year contender to sink the Sharks
Canberra forward Hudson Young became the first player sin binned under the NRL’s high shot recalibration, but then helped set up one of the team tries of the season as the Raiders pipped the Sharks at the death.
‘Direct and forceful’: Raiders star binned
Hudson Young is the first player to be sin-binned following the NRL’s crackdown on high shots in the Raiders’ last-gasp victory.
Seibold’s simple message after ugly loss
They’re without their best player and have copped a six-day turnaround for a game in Perth, but the Sea Eagles need to find a way to get their season back on track.
Gould ridicules ‘knee-jerk’ Roosters DCE rumours
Daly Cherry-Evans is yet to reveal where he’ll be playing next season, but Phil Gould is adamant that despite strong links to the Roosters the star halfback won’t be running out for the tricolours.
Johns: Tigers’ flawed priorities exposed by Galvin axing
If I’m Benji Marshall, I couldn’t care less whether Lachlan Galvin thinks I can coach or not, writes MATTY JOHNS. The decision to drop the young star, particularly long-term, is a mistake.
‘Don’t like him’: Truth behind Galvin spat
The story behind a leaked social media post and the Wests Tigers’ true feelings towards Lachlan Galvin have now come to light.
Records tumble in Craig Bellamy horror show
The Dolphins have pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season and subjected the Storm to some unwanted NRL history.
Meninga Cup Team of the Week includes rising Titans, Dolphins juniors
The Meninga Cup Team of the Week includes two rising Dolphins from regions brimming with potential NRL players – and also a Gold Coast Titans ace from league made Logan City.
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