Move over, Penrith – the NRL has a new pathway to rugby league stardom. An analysis of the Roosters squad dispels the myths about the club’s so-called lack of juniors, but also has the Tricolours set up for a potential loss of homegrown talent.
Exciting young fullback Joash Papalii could be given a crack at the No.6 jersey at the Eels as Jason Ryles works on a long-term plan for Dylan Brown’s impending exit. Plus, Origin I breaks records and more.
Every kid dreams of a try on debut. Roosters rookie Xavier Va’a waited just 49 seconds for his, topping a Fox Sports Lab investigation for the 20 fastest tries on debut since records began. See all the famous names and watch the clips of their rapid first tries.
Sydney Roosters rising star Xavier Va’a scored one of the fastest debut tries in NRL history at the weekend. His former coach shares the inside story to his success.
Daly Cherry-Evans is yet to reveal where he’ll be playing next season, but Phil Gould is adamant that despite strong links to the Roosters the star halfback won’t be running out for the tricolours.
The Roosters have named a new-look line-up while the Rabbitohs have confirmed a big change for Latrell Mitchell this weekend.
The Sydney Roosters’ highly-regarded recruitment man Clint Zammit has quit the club mid-season to return to North Queensland.
An NRL great has labelled a bold ploy for a struggling club “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard” in a seriously heated debate.
The attacking stats are a major concern, but Roosters teammates say it’s unfair to point the finger at the club’s halves.
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.
Showing plenty of rust early on, Latrell Mitchell lifted late to celebrate his return from injury with a key role in South Sydney’s win.
Decimated by injury, the Rabbitohs produced the bravest performance of the season, as Latrell Mitchell made a triumphant return from injury to break the Roosters’ hearts.
As the Rabbitohs fight to have home matches moved to Allianz Stadium next year, Trent Robinson reminded footy fans that the state-of-the-art venue is the true home of only one NRL club.
A bizarre new chapter has been written in the Book of Feuds. This is how a raw chook, South Sydney’s Harold Matthews side and Reggie the Rabbit exposed a 15-year-old Souths junior to the NRL’s fiercest rivalry.
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