What’s the Buzz: Has SAS Australia exposed NRL flaw?
Sam Burgess showing remarkable strength and resilience on the Channel 7 TV show has reopened debate over medical retirements and Souths’ management of their salary cap.
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Target acquired: Could Cleary be Panthers Achilles’ heel?
He helped guide Penrith to the preliminary final, but Nathan Cleary will have a target on his back against Storm thanks to an alarming statistic.
Kent: RIP an old school Rabbitohs icon
Lionel Potter was a man who wrote his way out of Parramatta Jail and into South Sydney history – with a bit of NFL notoriety for good measure, writes Paul Kent.
‘We’ve earned it’: Why Mackay deserves permanent NRL fixtures
Mackay has played a pivotal role in the survival of the NRL season, and the regional city has now earned the right to host permanent fixtures each year.
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Johns: Why Eels fans have reason to believe
In Blake Ferguson, Parramatta finally have a player who has sparked the Eels to life. And with a shot of confidence exciting and unexpected things can happen, writes MATTY JOHNS.
Why Fergo should not worry about the Blues
Blake Ferguson is about to face his biggest test, and I’m not just talking about Friday night when he comes up against his former club in an early-season blockbuster.
Showtime! Parra’s link to sporting powerhouses
Parramatta will unveil an unparalleled game-day experience when their new stadium opens next month, with fans to be treated to entertainment in line with that of the best in the USA.
NRL teams Round 3: Mass changes for Dogs, Cows
A host of injuries and poor performances have led to a mass cleanout of several NRL sides. Canterbury, North Queensland and the Roosters will run out new-look sides to last weekend.
Takairangi: How I’ll stop Latrell
He weighs 109kg and stands 194cm. And Eels centre Brad Takairangi is going to need every bit of muscle and power to stop the unstoppable — Sydney Roosters superstar Latrell Mitchell.
‘How close was I to achieving my dream?’
When Steve Dresler came to Sydney he moved in with Reed Mahoney and Dylan Brown. But while the Eels young guns have kicked off their NRL careers, his was over before it began.
Small changes have big impact for the little guys
NRL head of football Graham Annesley’s directive to his referees to let games flow has only been in place but already the effect is being felt on the field.
Fergo powers Parra past dreadful Dogs
Parramatta have added to Canterbury’s early misery and remained unbeaten with a 36-16 victory over their old rivals on the back of an inspired display from Blake Ferguson.
Bulldogs given 80 minutes to live
Still recovering from the 40-6 pounding by the Warriors in round 1, Will Hopoate says Canterbury players must overcome Parramatta on Sunday or face the axe from coach Dean Pay.
Humble beginnings for NRL’s newest Fijian flyer
He used to pay 50c to watch Benji Marshall on TV and now Maika Sivo is using his chance in the NRL to help build a new life for his people back in Fiji.
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