There’s no question Reed Mahoney has talent, but it’s the reckless antics in his game that’s going to cost the Bulldogs, and potentially cost him a spot in the team. He needs to pull his head in before it’s too late, writes BUZZ ROTHFIELD.
Manly fans have mixed reactions about Daly Cherry-Evans’ decision to quit the club, but there’s no doubt their interest lies in winning a premiership before he departs. DEAN RITCHIE reports from the hill.
Manly Sea Eagles superstar Tom Trbojevic has been forced off 4 Pines Park against the Eels after picking up a fresh injury – this time to his left knee.
Victor Radley’s troublesome 2025 campaign has been dealt another blow with the Roosters star set to miss his side’s round 5 clash against the Rabbitohs. EARLY MAIL.
Josh Papalii somehow escaped a punishment for a moment of madness where he physically contacted the referee. The NRL doesn’t want the bunker to over-police games, but that can’t come at the expense of allowing ill-discipline, writes FATIMA KDOUH.
Reed Mahoney will be free to play next week after escaping suspension, but the same can’t be said about one of his teammates. Meanwhile, a Dragons forward is facing a multiple weeks on the sideline after a crusher tackle.
Manly CEO Tony Mestrov has broken his silence on Daly Cherry-Evans’ exit from the club revealing how and when he learned of his club captain’s plans – and the tough questions he had to answer from those closest to him.
Two weeks ago Phil Rothfield called Tony Mestrov about a rumour sweeping through rugby league circles about Daly Cherry-Evans. So why did the Manly boss lie?
And then there was one. The Canterbury Bulldogs are the NRL’s only undefeated team after four rounds, moving to the top of the ladder for the first time in nine-years, after rattling the Sharks at home.
With whispers coming out of both Manly and Daly Cherry-Evans’ camps, it’s hard to separate the facts from fiction, writes Matty Johns, but one thing is for certain – the Sea Eagles have made a costly mistake.
Nine Entertainment’s hatchet job on the NRL for exploring broadcast partners outside of the long-established traditional channels reeks. This is the same broadcaster that attempted to pinch the AFL rights two years ago.
There’s no doubt that North Queensland coach Todd Payten has what it takes to be a career coach – but with his immediate future in the hands of his players why would he make a blunder with the club’s talisman, writes Matty Johns.
An NRL club is closely monitoring Daly Cherry-Evans’ contract situation at the Sea Eagles and is prepared to offer the veteran a bigger deal than Manly. BUZZ ROTHFIELD’s highlights and lowlights.
The Bulldogs put together an epic defensive performance to beat the Sharks, with a surprise star stealing the show. Here are 10 SuperCoach takeaways from Super Saturday.
Parramatta’s Jack Williams is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines while a Tigers star has been ruled out. SEE THE LATEST TEAM NEWS HERE.
One of rugby league’s best revivals wrote a new chapter as some of the competition’s big guns failed to fire a shot. Recap an intriguing Friday Night Footy with the six things we learned.
Penrith players struggled without big guns Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards, but one Panthers star still managed the best score on the park. Here’s five things we learned from Thursday night’s footy.
SuperCoach position updates are just around the corner with at least 11 players gunning for dual status, including a soon-to-be popular Gold Coast cheapie.
In this Supercoach podcast, The Daily Telegraph’s Tom Sangster is joined by other football pundits to discuss the week in fantasy football.
Every Monday and Thursday during the NRL season, you’ll hear from Daily Telegraph journalists Phil Rothfield, Mick Carayannis, Fatima Kdouh, Paul Crawley, Dave Riccio, Brent Read and Adam Mobbs as they pull apart all the goings on in the NRL….
Ryan Papenhuyzen and Keano Kini have added to SuperCoach injury woes. Tom Sangster, Jett Hatton and Rob Sutherland reveal how to survive and thrive.
A surprise call by Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds will mean the club needs to do some fancy financial footwork if they’re going to retain the bulk of their off-contract roster.
Cowboys coach Todd Payten can breathe a sigh of relief, as North Queensland held off a late Raiders fightback to secure their first win of the season.
The NRL gone too far in seeking to silence legitimate criticism of refereeing blunders, the next Konstas v Bumrah battle in Australia is booked, another 10-year NRL deal in the works and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
Titans fullback Keano Kini was the club’s best player in 2024, now he is facing a long road back to the NRL following a spinal injury which nearly left him paralysed.
St George area police are investigating allegations of abuse by a junior rugby league assistant coach at Souths Juniors who didn’t even have a working-with-children permit.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has praised his team’s desperation in defence, as they pulled off a historic upset, securing back-to-back wins over the Storm for the first time since 1999.
The Manly Sea Eagles haven’t ruled out heading to market to replace Daly Cherry-Evans – but maybe the man they need is already at the club.
Bombastic and boisterous, they changed the face of Sydney sports radio. Legendary broadcasters Greg ‘Hollywood’ Hartley and Peter ‘Zorba’ Peters have reconnected amid a wave of memories, barbs, tales and a bold whack at today’s game.
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga believes rival coaches Craig Fitzgibbon and Cameron Ciraldo have what it takes to become the next great NRL mentors, as the Sharks prepare to take on the Bulldogs.
The Brisbane Broncos and Dolphins look set to lose key forwards for upcoming matches after the NRL MRC handed down some big bans following the Battle of Brisbane.
The Bennett Curse is in full swing at the Dolphins, and after four straight defeats to start 2025, it’s time for the Dolphins to make Daly Cherry-Evans an offer he can’t refuse, writes TRAVIS MEYN.
Titans stars Jayden Campbell and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui have helped inspire their side to back-to-back wins, snapping a nine-year, 11 game losing streak to the Sydney Roosters.
The Broncos’ centre pairing of star Kotoni Staggs and the unheralded Gehamat Shibasaki sucker-punched the dismal Dolphins to reclaim Battle for Brisbane bragging rights.
The Broncos muscled their way to victory over the Dolphins on Friday night, but one member of the starting side might be struggling to hold onto his spot in the team after a lacklustre effort.
Ron Gibbs knows what it is like to be booed by his own supporters at Brookvale Oval, and the Manly legend has a word of advice for any Sea Eagles fans who plan to sledge Daly Cherry-Evans on Sunday.
With injury concerns and their worst start to a season since 2016, the Panthers are in unfamiliar territory as they aim to arrest the worst defence in the NRL. DAVID RICCIO reveals their six burning issues.
Wests Tigers have received salary cap dispensation from the NRL following Justin Olam’s retirement, in a move that is expected to give them the financial artillery to re-sign teenage star Lachlan Galvin.
With rugby league in the middle of a slew of high-profile breakups, we take a look at some of the messiest NRL divorces revealing what went wrong between the parties – plus a bonus soundtrack.
All eyes were on Daly Cherry-Evans as the superstar halfback played his first game for Manly after announcing his decision to leave the club.
Jake Clifford says the best is yet to come from the Cowboys after starring in the side’s thrilling 30-20 victory over the Raiders. Read what Clifford and Rob Derby had to say in the sheds after the game.
The NRL’s biggest pest lived up to his reputation with two wild incidents in the Bulldogs’ win that are set to land him in hot water.
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has called for greater consistency in NRL officiating after his side’s 30-20 triumph over the Canberra Raiders in Townsville. Find out what he had to say.
Ricky Stuart has revealed he had an honest conversation with his Raiders halfback amid reports he was being targeted by Manly.
Seven years, four clubs and two codes after he made his NRL debut at the Broncos, Gehamat Shibasaki is finally delivering on the talent that he displayed as a junior.
The Dolphins were robbed in brutal fashion on Friday night after a refereeing howler let the Broncos get away with murder.
Trent Robinson only needed a quick glance at the stats sheet to work out exactly where his team had stuffed it up so badly.
The NRL world is all saying the same thing after traumatic scenes on Friday night that had commentators fearing the worst.
Two major Aussie events are set to battle it out over the first weekend in May, but fans have been assured they can vote and enjoy the footy.
Despite his spine failing to ice a late lead against South Sydney, Dragons coach Shane Flanagan is sticking solid with his four main men.
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