NewsBite

Roosters

NRL
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Nat Butcher of the Roosters celebrates scoring a try with Luke Keary of the Roosters and Sam Walker of the Roosters during the round eight NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium, on April 25, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Star Rooster was supposed to be axed

Nat Butcher was supposed to be dropped to the bench on Anzac Day, but a stroke of bad luck for one of his teammates allowed him to star on the biggest stage.

NRL
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves,  SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17:  NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Sydney Roosters at 4 Pines Park, on March 17, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. Photo: NRL Photos

Friend’s incredible tribute to JWH

He’s loved by his teammates and misjudged by the public But according to Jake Friend, there is no doubt where JWH stands among the best props in the NRL.

NRL
WEEKEND TELEGRAPH - 9/3/24MUST CHECK WITH PIC EDITOR BEFORE PUBLISHING - Penrith Panthers host Sydney City Roosters in reserve grade at ST MaryÕs this afternoon. Michael Jennings pictured. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

NRL bad boy on verge of return

A former star is on the verge of a stunning NRL return, with the Roosters confirming the door is wide open for him to play this season.

Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/roosters/page/5