Club’s shock response to brutal Origin draw
The Roosters have every right to be angry with their draw during the Origin period, but players are embracing the challenge.
The Roosters have every right to be angry with their draw during the Origin period, but players are embracing the challenge.
It was a brave decision from Robert Toia to say no to advances from NRL super coach Wayne Bennett and a return to his junior club. However, it’s ultimately a call that paved the way for his Maroons debut.
The NRL playing schedule during Origin has again been exposed for being unfair and lacking integrity with the Roosters, Bulldogs and Sea Eagles the only clubs without a bye before a game.
The Bulldogs have beaten the Roosters in a thriller after a clutch four-pointer which outdid Mark Nawaqanitawase’s try of the year contender.
In a miserable weekend for the Sydney Roosters, Victor Radley emerged from the gloom of the 50-point Broncos thrashing and a severe concussion to show his true colours as a club and community legend.
The Roosters have been rocked by injury chaos in the wake of their humiliating defeat to the Broncos, with one of their key forwards set for time on the sidelines following an unscheduled operation. See the latest injury news.
Trent Robinson’s Sydney Roosters will have to face an ugly reality after being humiliated by the Broncos on Thursday night.
History says the Roosters can’t win the comp after conceding 50 points, and things won’t get better anytime soon after a horror injury toll.
It’s only taken one NRL game at Allianz Stadium for the criticism to start flying over a playing surface branded “way too slippery”.
There were plenty of stars for Brisbane but one shone brightest as the Broncos thumped the Roosters in a brilliant start to their 2025 NRL campaign. Check out all the player ratings
Michael Maguire’s hard-edge style has paid instant dividends for the Broncos, who sounded an ominous title warning with a thumping season-opening win over the Roosters.
Brandon Smith’s playing future in the NRL looks to be decided, with the Roosters hooker expected to land at a rival club.
Parramatta’s 2025 campaign could get off to the worst possible start without Mitch Moses. See every club’s predicted ladder position through the first six rounds.
Suspended forward Spencer Leniu has fronted his Sydney Roosters teammates to address rumours he wants out of the club to return to the Panthers.
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