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Opinion
The Tackle: Gus forced to eat words on Broncos take-down
Phil Gould will have to rethink his assertion that the Broncos don’t have the defensive mettle to win the premiership, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
Buzz: The big question mark hanging over Hynes
When you win a Dally M Medal by a record margin and then sign a $1 million-a-year contract you’re expected to play like a superstar, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Why Panthers are the best team of the NRL era
The Melbourne Storm were good, the early Broncos even better – but no team of the modern rugby league era can hold a candle to the Panthers, writes BRENT READ.
Crisis talks: Sheens snubbed from emergency Tigers meeting
Wests Tigers have called an emergency meeting between warring recruitment manager Scott Fulton and Benji Marshall – and there will be one noticeable absentee.
Origin Tackle: True hero of Maroons’ series victory
He may not have won the Wally Lewis medal, but there was one player who stood above both packs this series, writes Paul Crawley. ORIGIN LIKES AND DISLIKES.
Buzz’s open letter to Freddy: Dead rubber win can’t save your job
Your 33 years of service to rugby league in NSW is why this letter is so difficult to write. But a litany of inexcusable mistakes have made your position untenable. Win or lose, it’s time to step aside.
Buzz v Crash Origin Q&A: ‘Someone will win by 20 points’
State of Origin 3 is set to be a blowout. Watch as veteran journalists Phil Rothfield and Robert Craddock renew their interstate rivalry.
Buzz: Does Bulldogs-Tino deal pass salary cap pub test?
The Bulldogs have prepared a groundbreaking deal, which includes a share in a pub, to lure Titan Tino Fa’asuamaleaui to Canterbury – a move which could have major salary cap implications.
Buzz: Suaalii snap to create major angst for dudded Wallabies
They say a picture speaks a thousand words – and this is the holiday snap of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii that is set to cause major angst for Wallabies stars, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Players thrown under bus in one big RLPA game
Rugby league players are being thrown under the bus by their own leaders, who have unknowingly placed the careers of every NRL star in jeopardy.
The Tackle: Arrogant ‘crotch chop’ celebration backfires
There’s no greater revenge than a joke that backfires. And now the Wests Tigers are eating humble pie after a smug jibe blew up in their faces.
Monday Buzz: Only way forward for Tigers is to sack Sheens
Tim Sheens has been back at the Wests Tigers for two years and in that time the already struggling club has gone hopelessly backwards, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Gould snubs generous ‘Spudd’ Carroll offer
NSW Blues and Manly legend Mark Carroll has joined the long list of those ‘blocked’ by Bulldogs head of football Phil Gould. It’s all in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
What’s the Buzz: NRL clubs unite to end current Origin format
Four of the game’s biggest names have been injured during the State of Origin period, prompting fed-up NRL club bosses to call for a radical change to the game’s biggest rivalry.
Matty Johns: Dodgy cars, secret deals and Gus’s cheque book
With the NRL Rich 100 revealed this week, MATTY JOHNS reveals the untold stories of contract talks during Super League – and rest assured it was a very different era.
The rule change set to shake-up NSW coaching race
It’s the potential rule change from the NSW Blues that could completely blow apart the race for Brad Fittler’s State of Origin coaching job.
Key Dragons staffer quits as bloodletting begins
A respected St George Illawarra staff member has handed in his resignation after reports the club was in negotiations to replace him in 2024.
Monday Buzz: NRL heart-throb officially off the market
South Sydney captain Cameron Murray celebrated a big off-field milestone, while a rugby league recluse made a rare NRL appearance. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
Dragons: Flanagan’s two new targets identified
Shane Flanagan is putting his stamp on the St George Illawarra Dragons – informing one veteran he will not be required in 2024 and reshaping his support staff.
The shining light who could spark Blues redemption
There was very little to smile about for NSW fans on Wednesday night. But all is not lost for the Blues. And this is why.
Why NRL must make an example and stand Hunt down
The NRL cannot sit back and watch Ben Hunt squirm his way out of St George Illawarra, writes Paul Crawley. It is time for the game to stand up for something.
Why NSW must make tough call on Teddy
It’s too late for Brad Fittler to save his job, but it’s not too late for the next NSW coach to come in and fix what went wrong on Freddy’s watch.
Maroons’ ruthless plan to inflict ultimate humiliation on Blues
Despite claiming back-to-back series victories for the first time since 2017, Queensland plans on landing a 13-year killer blow on the Blues in Sydney.
Analysis: Selection moves that can save NSW Blues future
With another State of Origin series gone, it’s time for the Blues to swing the selection axe in order to set up the future writes FATIMA KDOUH.
‘I want my dad back’: Tragic tale Gus Gould must hear
Phil Gould’s outrageous comments on the concussion crisis engulfing the NRL shocked many – and hit a nerve with the family of a former premiership-winner, who shared his heartbreaking story.
What’s the Buzz: Secrecy behind Dally M Medal overhaul
After years of controversy surrounding the awarding of the Dally M Medal, rugby league’s prestigious prize is getting a long overdue revamp.
Kent: Revenge is always on Wayne Bennett’s mind
When Wayne Bennett and his Dolphins face off against their big Brisbane brothers the Broncos the veteran coach will be playing for more than just competition points writes Paul Kent.
Seibold can’t afford a slow start at the Sea Eagles
Anthony Seibold’s coaching career progression has been a rocky one, but it has also prepared him to hit the ground running at a club built for success right now.
Kent: The unspoken truth of NRL pay farce
The narrative that NRL players are only in the game for a short time is misleading, and when they retire most will have a start on life most young men only dream of, writes Paul Kent.
Results: Fans demand salary cap transparency from NRL
PAUL CRAWLEY says it’s time the NRL made player salaries public to end confusion and distrust – and the fans agree. See the damning results and vote.
Kent: Take a sword to NRL’s joint venture failures
St George Illawarra and Wests Tigers are continuing to reinforce their reputations as basket cases with confusing management, infighting and feeble power plays, PAUL KENT writes.
Market Watch: Dragons poach Titan to bolster back stocks
St George Illawarra has dipped into the NRL transfer market to help bolster its backline stocks as cover for injured star Cody Ramsay and the suspended Junior Amone.
Kent: Big contracts come with a small margin of error
Million dollar NRL deals used to be reserved for proven winners, but the Mitch Moses contract saga shows even the cheapest player will be worth a million bucks one day, writes Paul Kent.
Which senior coach will reboot the Dragons?
St George Illawarra are a rabble with the players dragging the mighty Red V through the mud, writes Brent Read, a veteran coach is needed to fix this mess.
Surfing’s trans bombshell should have NRLW on high alert
A monumental call for the NRL is closing in with the code needing to make a call on transgender athletes – and avoid the backlash that has hit the world of surfing this month.
Buzz: Gus Gould roasted after prediction fail
St Helens players jumped onto social media after their remarkable World Club Challenge win over the Panthers to have a crack at five-year planner Phil Gould. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
Kent: Greedy players will make game extinct
The current mob of NRL players say they care, they just don’t act like it and if they continue ripping the guts out of rugby league there may not be a game in the future, writes Paul Kent.
Read: The Sticky solution to Fifita’s challenge
At his best David Fifita is one of the most destructive players in the NRL – but he won’t find his best on the sandy beaches of the Gold Coast, writes Brent Read.
Revealed: What NRL star said to get arrested
Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton had a night to forget when they were taken to jail. But it’s been revealed one of the stars was originally going to leave the scene before he said this to police.
Buzz: The man who can help solve NRL’s $500m dilemma
Australia’s top powerbrokers are locked in a $500 million battle over one of rugby league’s greatest assets, and there’s an interesting player in the middle of the stoush writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Ciraldo hits back as NRL rivals monitor disgruntled Dog
Phil Gould’s Canterbury signing spree has left a rising star on the outer — and a host of rival clubs are ready to pounce. Buzz’s weekend highlights and lowlights.
Buzz v Clarke: Radio bust-up gets ‘personal’ over AB Medal claim
Phil Rothfield and Michael Clarke got into a heated argument on Sydney radio after the former Test cricket captain made a stunning claim around attending the annual Allan Border Medal night. LISTEN TO THE EXPLOSIVE AUDIO
Monday Buzz: This heartbreaking story should change NRL forever
Jason Alchin’s emotional recounting of his reunion with the homeless ex-Bulldogs teammate Sandy Campbell is a wake-up call for the NRL, writes Phil Rothfield.
Kent: Which NRL club will be brave enough to sign Eddie?
Eddie Jones has long been fascinated with coaching Rugby League, and all he needs now is an NRL club brave enough to give him a job, writes Paul Kent.
Monday Buzz: Where has the pride in Parra jersey gone?
The Parramatta Eels have made a fair offer to Mitchell Moses, so what does it say about the club that their star halfback is looking elsewhere, writes Phil Rothfield.
Buzz: How Mal solved Roos’ big Origin problem
State of Origin was the elephant in the room when Mal Meninga took over as coach of the Kangaroos. Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield reveals how he turned it around.
Push for Origin eligibility change on cards
The performance of Samoa at the World Cup could see the nation elevated to tier one status forcing players to choose between country and state.
Woke vigilantes force legend out of league
Social snowflakes have claimed the scalp of another good man, writes Paul Kent, with a club great sacked for simply standing by a mate.
Monday Buzz: Foxx still flying under Freddy’s Origin radar?
Josh Addo-Carr is well on his way towards being crowned the player of the World Cup, but has he caught the attention of NSW coach Brad Fittler? Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
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