SuperCoach wrap: Big name flops and fresh Pap injury
Kalyn Ponga and Harry Grant were among the flops while a fresh injury concern for Ryan Papenhuyzen is set to dominate SuperCoach headlines all week.
Teams
Brookie Stormed: Melbourne demolition soured by injury blows
Melbourne’s ‘big four’ put on a clinic in the Battle of Brookvale, dominating Manly from the opening whistle – but the impressive win may come at a cost.
Reynolds faces uphill battle, Hunt ready for Broncos No.7 call
Adam Reynolds remains in doubt to face the Roosters and will wait to make a call on his injured hamstring, with Ben Hunt prepared to pull on the Brisbane No.7 jersey for the first time in eight years if called upon.
How Bronco left rugby league’s toughest man ‘sick in the guts’
One of rugby league’s most feared hit men winced when Broncos enforcer Brendan Piakura paid the price for his kamikaze style. Trevor Gillmeister analyses Piakura’s tackling technique.
Chaos as NRL miracle blows minds
Just when it seemed Canberra coach Ricky Stuart was ready to blow up, his team produced the biggest miracle of the year so far.
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.
Bulldogs make major coaching change
The Bulldogs have locked in a major piece of the puzzle for their inaugural NRLW season, with a familiar name set to coach the team in 2025.
Bulldogs sign rugby league journeyman to lead NRLW team
Phil Gould has finished his exhaustive search to find a coach for the Bulldogs’ NRLW team, knocking back up to 90 applicants for the role to settle on a former Fijian international.
‘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.
‘Un-Australian’: Sharks boss attacks Nicho Hynes critics
Cronulla chair Steve Mace has launched a stunning defence of Sharks star Nicho Hynes, claiming the $1 million-a-year playmaker is a victim of Australia’s “tall poppy syndrome”.
The magic trick that revealed Reynolds’ true Broncos future
A subtle piece of magic against Wests Tigers provided a strong message to the Broncos about the non-player contract they should offer Adam Reynolds, ROBERT CRADDOCK writes.
‘Spoils the game’: Coach blows up in epic rant
Des Hasler has teed off on the NRL’s latest crackdown aft stating he fears for fans paying good money to see star players sit in the sin bin.
Inaugural Knights premiership coach fighting for his life
Family and friends have united around Manly premiership-winning star and coach who led Newcastle to famous 1997 grand final triumph, Malcolm Reilly, who is battling spine cancer.
‘Nothing to talk about’: How Manly bosses reacted to DCE outburst
A dressing room handshake fuelled further confusion in the already explosive Daly Cherry-Evans saga. See how Manly chair Scott Penn and CEO Tony Mestrov responded to DCE’s surprise post-game claims.
‘They wanted more’: Manly boss reveals DCE salary standoff
It’s become one of the most drama-filled player exits ever, but Manly owner Scott Penn has insisted the club did everything possible to keep Daly Cherry-Evans, defending their handling of the contract saga. SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Every NRL club’s premiership window: DCE lottery blows race open
Daly Cherry-Evans’ impending Manly exit has made him a priceless premiership commodity for several NRL clubs in their relentless pursuit of a title. PAMELA WHALEY analyses every team’s premiership window.
Hammer time: Dolphins star primed to sink partner’s club
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has backed his fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to reverse his form slump as the team searches for their first win of the season against his partner Jaime Chapman’s club.
Dolphins facing $3.5m Flegler conundrum amid DCE chase
Tom Flegler is facing two years on the sideline with a rare shoulder nerve problem, leaving the Dolphins with a $3.5 million salary cap conundrum as they wait for Daly Cherry-Evans to make a call on his future.
Brawls, threats and pain: Why Knights young gun had to leave Sydney
A ransacked home on Christmas Day was enough for Knights youngster Jermaine McEwen to know he had to get out of Sydney if he was going to build on his promising rugby league career.
‘Heard a pop’: Serious concern for NRL star
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has been struck down once again with concerning scenes unfolding for the fullback on Sunday afternoon.
SuperCoach NRL: Eight things we learned from Friday Night Footy
Arguably rugby league’s best ever rivalry added a new chapter thanks to pure grit while the defending premiers sink to new lows. Recap an interesting Friday Night Footy with eight things we learned.
Late drama as NRL premiers lose yet again
The Panthers’ early season woes have continued, with the four-time reigning premiers denied a late try in another upset loss.
Lomax gets last laugh as Dragons collapse in golden point
Former Dragons star Zac Lomax has got one over on his old team, as Parramatta claimed their first win of the season in the first golden point match of the year.
Two-pronged attack: How Walker can help reignite the Eels
Struggling to begin the 2025 season with an 0-3 record, the Eels jumped at the opportunity to sign Warriors star Dylan Walker. See why they signed the premiership winning utility.
Why Cleary isn’t the only Panther in Immortal debate
Nathan Cleary is headed for rugby league Immortality, but he’s not the only current Panther who should be in the conversation.
Panthers analysis: Burning issues jeopardising title defence
From injury woes to damning defensive statistics, defending premiers Penrith are facing challenges they haven’t been confronted with during their era of NRL dominance. DAVID RICCIO reveals six burning issues that need addressing.
‘A world-class No.6’: Why ex-Souths coach backs Latrell switch
Former South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou has reiterated his belief that Latrell Mitchell can be a world-class five-eighth as the Rabbitohs prepare to turn to their biggest name to help solve a halves crisis heading into the weekend.
Warning sent as Latrell ‘ban’ emerges
Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell has quietly snuck under the radar with one act he has hidden from fans in 2025.
Gutho’s blunt message before Eels reunion
Clint Gutherson feels bad for his former Eels teammates and what they’re going through, but there’s no time for sentiment against his former side.
How Ilias handled Flanagan’s post-game criticism
Shane Flanagan’s post-game comments about Lachlan Ilias missed the mark, but the Dragons coach immediately apologised to his new halfback.
Roosters rocked by sudden departure of recruitment guru
The Sydney Roosters’ highly-regarded recruitment man Clint Zammit has quit the club mid-season.
NRL great: ‘Dumbest thing I’ve ever heard’
An NRL great has labelled a bold ploy for a struggling club “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard” in a seriously heated debate.
Madge sweats on scans as Reyno suffers injury in costly Broncos win
Broncos coach Michael Maguire got some revenge over his former team, but the win has come at a potentially massive cost, with Adam Reynolds injured as Brisbane blew the Wests Tigers away.
Injuries rock Broncos, Tigers in NRL belting
An injury to Adam Reynolds took the gloss off the Broncos’ thrashing of the Tigers, who have injury concerns of their own.
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