Exclusive pic: When Bellamy and Smith met Rupert Murdoch
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Opinion
Moment of madness brings ‘chequered past’ to life
Knights hardman Mitch Barnett admits ‘I got it wrong’, but nights spent in jail, assault charges and a young man making poor choices complicate matters, PAUL KENT reveals.
NRL to enter transgender debate
Should a transgender athlete be allowed to play in the NRLW? It’s the debate the NRL is about to enter into as the topic dominates sport around the world.
Buzz: The four rep forwards letting down Roosters
Whether it be age, lost aggression, defensive weaknesses or plain old loss of form, the Roosters have a number of liabilities in their forward at the moment, says PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Buzz: Greatest finish of them all
IT will go down as the greatest finish to a grand final in history, a match that they will be talking about for decades to come, writes Phil “Buzz” Rothfield.
Buzz: Broncos left in great shape for Bennett
WAYNE Bennett will get a lot of credit for steering the Broncos into the grand final, but one man can’t be overlooked for his role in the club’s revival.
Bennett to replace John Grant?
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Sharks’ rise from rock bottom a fantastic feat
FORGET the Manly loss. The shocking start to 2015 and what the club has overcome means it has still been a meritorious year for the Sharks.
What will entice NRL fans to games
ALMOST 150,000 NRL fans have gone missing since the end of last season So what is Dave Smith doing to bring fans back?
How NRL can get the crowds back
ALMOST 150,000 NRL fans have gone missing since the end of last season, with crowds slumping again. So what is Dave Smith doing to bring fans back?
Buzz: Highlights, lowlights, talking points
FROM the rising Rabbits and Ben Hunt to the failing Drgaons and Knights — it’s all in Phil Rothfield’s wrap of weekend sport.
Taupau’s attack warrants stern action
SURELY the match review committee will come down hard on Wests Tigers forward Martin Taupau for his cowardly swinging arm on James Maloney.
Buzz: Why Eels should re-sign Sandow
PARRAMATTA is set to snub electric halfback Chris Sandow – and that’s what is wrong with rugby league in the modern era, writes Phil Rothfield.
Jennings doesn’t deserve Origin ban
IT would be an overreaction to sack Michael Jennings from Origin III. Instead he should be fined $10,000 by the Roosters and stood down from Monday’s game.
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