Why Chad Townsend was picked for NRL return
Chad Townsend’s NRL career was in the balance when he was dropped after five rounds, but the veteran playmaker has worked hard to earn a recall.
Roosters
New top dog welcomes AFB challenge
Lindsay Collins and Spencer Leniu are the big names in the Roosters pack, but Naufahu Whyte is the form front-rower and ready to take on Addin Fonua-Blake.
Roosters half suffers injury blow
Hugo Savala will have to wait a little longer to build his combination with Sam Walker after the Roosters rookie suffered a setback on the weekend.
Mixed return for Walker as Roosters break Dragons’ hearts
Roosters star Sam Walker had a mixed night in his NRL return, sparking his sides’ attack, while also enjoying a trip to the sin bin, as the Dragons suffered yet another agonisingly close loss.
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Roosters star says it straight to Gould’s face
A Sydney Roosters star said what everyone was thinking when Bulldogs Phil Gould asked him a pointed question on a TV footy show.
Homegrown Chooks: Inside the Roosters’ production line success
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.
Eels begin halves experiments in wake of Galvin rejection
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.
Turbo, Vunivalu, Va’a: Roosters rookie tops list of NRL’s 20 fastest tries on debut
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.
Coach shares secret to Xavier Va’a’s stunning NRL debut
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.
Maroons rookie earns ultimate comparison
Robert Toia has only played 10 NRL matches, but it’s enough for a Roosters great to know he has what it takes to dominate State of Origin.
Young stars provide edge for ruthless Roosters
They may be trying to sign a veteran half, but the rookie contingent of Roosters showed just what they can do as they ran rings around the Sharks in Gosford.
NRL world says same thing on horror act
Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo is facing a stint on the sidelines after his shocking tackle left footy fans all saying the same thing.
Maroons giant’s controversial $1000-a-week diet revealed
Lindsay Collins’ $1000-a-week grocery bill has divided Australians but the Maroons prop makes no apologies for the diet that’s driving him to State of Origin success.
Social media war erupts as Souths take stadium fight to next level
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have taken their fight for a move to Allianz Stadium to social media, calling for a return to their ‘heartland’. But the Roosters were quick to respond.
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