Worrying stat exposes Souths’ horror injury toll
South Sydney’s horror injury toll has been laid bare by one worrying stat, but there could be a silver lining in the coming weeks.
South Sydney’s horror injury toll has been laid bare by one worrying stat, but there could be a silver lining in the coming weeks.
Manly and the Warriors have thrown a spanner in the race to the NRL finals, as two heavyweights battle for a second bite of the cherry. We’ve crunched the numbers on the Ladder Predictor to determine who’s in and who’s out of finals contention.
Wayne Bennett will struggle to field a 21-man squad to face the Sharks in Round 21 after the club confirmed Keaon Koloamatangi will miss the remainder of the season. EARLY MAIL.
The Penrith Panthers’ stunning resurgence has continued with a sixth straight win, as the Rabbitohs’ cruel injury curse claimed another two victims in their seventh loss in a row.
Manly forward Matt Lodge will be free to play for the Sea Eagles after being cleared over the tackle that sidelined South Sydney hooker Brandon Smith with a knee injury.
Brandon Smith was adamant that Matt Lodge’s tackle was an accident, and the match review committee has given its verdict.
A star Rabbitoh’s long-awaited return from injury lasted less than 40 minutes, with a commentator going postal on a Manly hip-drop tackle.
Alex Johnston has confirmed he’s close to re-signing with the Rabbitohs while welcoming the prospect of a crazy on-field party to celebrate his looming record try haul.
A shattered Kalyn Ponga has undergone surgery on a foot injury that will sideline him for the rest of the season – unless Newcastle make a remarkable late charge and qualify for the finals.
Despite suggestions he would rather move overseas than play against the Raiders, Josh Papalii has refused to rule out signing with a rival NRL club for next season.
Four years after the fact, Lachlan Lewis’ inexplicable brain snap remains one the strangest acts to happen on a rugby league field. Now Rabbitohs star Cody Walker has lifted the lid on the bizarre incident.
Two clear winners emerged from the NRL’s June 30 deadline, while other clubs dug their heels in to keep departing players on their books. See the winners and losers from the transfer window.
Manly and the Sydney Roosters have been at the centre of the June 30 frenzy, while Wests Tigers young gun Tallyn Da Silva is heading to western Sydney. See every transfer and top-30 promotions.
The battle for the Maroons No.1 jersey has taken another stunning turn, as Dolphins star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow blew the Rabbitohs away with four tries in his 100th NRL match.
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