It’s rugby league’s version of the Thrilla in Manila, only substitute two halfbacks in their prime for Ali and Frazier. BRENT READ analyses the match-up that will decide the NRL grand final.
Four years after being best player in a grand final and with horror injuries behind Ryan Papenhuyzen is back to hs speedy best with a crucial new weapon in his arsenal.
There are mouth-watering clashes everywhere in Sunday’s NRL grand final, but the angst between a couple of Origin combatants could explode.
They say beware the injured warrior and that will be Melbourne Storm’s grand final approach to Panthers star Nathan Cleary.
The Storm could be on the hunt for a new middle after the club released an experienced forward to the Super League.
The news wasn’t the worst possible for both Melbourne Storm and Queensland but Cameron Munster’s injury is still a bad one.
Melbourne Storm’s Indigenous jersey is all about connections, but it means even more to Reimis Smith who has a special link to the design.
After his side’s latest heavy defeat, Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has been grilled by reporters over his future at the NRL club.
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy revealed Cameron Munster could undergo surgery on his latest injury in a massive blow for the Queensland Origin side. WATCH the footage.
Cameron Munster has reaggravated a nasty injury and was left writhing in pain in scenes that put him in doubt for State of Origin.
The NRL has warned defenders they still face punishments for illegal contact on kickers after Harry Grant had a rare win at the judiciary.
Storm captain Harry Grant has fronted the judiciary after challenging his charge for a light touch on the Sharks’ Daniel Atkinson.
The Harry Grant sin binning has again been slammed, with the NRL denying it is cracking down on contact with kickers.
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