Buzz: Can NRL’s most pampered team turn season around?
Nick Politis ensures the Sydney Roosters never go without anything, and now they’re playing like a team without desire. But its not too late to turn it around in 2023, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Why women are flocking back to rugby league
Rugby league has never been tougher, it’s just a different kind of tough. And it’s a big reason why it’s more appealing to a female audience, MATTY JOHNS writes.
Monday Buzz: Gould’s Knights attack shot down by his peers
Phil Gould’s criticism of the Knights and coach Adam O’Brien for allowing players to take a mid-season overseas holiday has been quickly shot down by sharper and more modern minds.
Buzz: Albo’s sneaky NRL-inspired coronation fashion statement
SAINT, SINNER, SHOOSH: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brought a touch of the NRL to the coronation of King Charles – check out all the hottest NRL news and gossip.
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Buzz: Ex-Roosters coach poaches first Chook
New Cronulla head coach Craig Fitzgibbon has landed the first blow on his former club by signing a five-try Roosters hero. Buzz’s highlights, lowlights.
Sack him: Why Penrith cannot keep May
We’re about to learn what the Penrith Panthers stand for as a club. If they don’t sack Tyrone May when will they ever make a stand?
Kent: No winners in murky mix of politics and sport
The politicising of sport has got so bad that nobody knows how to act with any maturity anymore, writes PAUL KENT.
Buzz’s Top 50: Origin blow-out as Maroons simply don’t rate
Phil Rothfield’s 2021 Top 50 list reflects the current state of play in the Origin arena, with Queensland raising barely a whimper. Did Buzz get it right? Have your say here and vote in our interactive.
Why Seven walked from historic $2 billion NRL deal
Channel 7 was prepared to stump up $30 million to cover State of Origin each year – but instead walked away with nothing from the new NRL broadcast deal.
Buzz: Broncos’ worst Reynolds fears realised
Adam Reynolds was hoped to be Brisbane’s saviour next season – but it’s already hit a major hurdle. PHIL ROTHFIELD’S highlights and lowlights.
Bennett powerplay that could steal Walker from Souths
SAINT, SINNER, SHOOSH: Souths are desperate to avoid another Adam Reynolds-like situation in their Cody Walker negotiations. But Wayne Bennett could hold a winning hand.
Storm brewing over Vic government’s jab policy
The Melbourne Storm have asked the NRL for some clarity after the Victorian government mandated vaccinations for professional sportspeople, which will become a huge issue for the game.
Kent: Ungracious Panthers start to stain their own parade
Penrith’s grand final win was a terrific ending to a tough season and they deserved to celebrate, but there is an uneasiness about much of their behaviour since, writes PAUL KENT.
Kent: NRL’s frightening logic over ‘white powder’ punishments
The NRL needs to realise that the strongest way to discipline players is by enforcing punishments that can directly impac results, writes PAUL KENT.
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