Dragons-Tigers take grudge match to Magic Round as Sea Eagles snubbed
Few clubs have fought over the same players as often as the Dragons and Tigers. Now Magic Round will give the likes of Terrell May and Sunia Turuva an indication as to whether they made the right call.
- by Dan Walsh and Adrian Proszenko
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Women’s rugby league is going from strength to strength. This is the next step
NRL chief Andrew Abdo has outlined the latest expansion steps for the women’s game as the NSW government announces a major investment in the NRLW.
- by Dan Walsh
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NRL 2024
Terrell May signs three-year deal with Wests Tigers
The Tigers have edged out St George Illawarra for May’s services on a lucrative three-year deal that will see him remain at the joint venture club until at least the end of 2027.
- by Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
He met Wayne Bennett in his school uniform. Now he might bring down the Kangaroos
The hype is growing around 20-year-old Tongan star Isaiya Katoa. And with every learning curve, a character well-equipped to handle the pressure emerges.
- by Dan Walsh
‘He thought I was tipsy’: The phonecall that changed international rugby league
Jason Taumalolo had to convince his coach he was genuine about representing Tonga. Seven years on, the impact of his decision continues to be felt.
- by Dan Walsh
Mitchell, Schuster, Graham on deck for Rabbitohs pre-season, but Bennett a no-show
South Sydney’s stars returned to Maroubra on Wednesday, but supercoach Wayne Bennett was a notable absentee.
- by Billie Eder, Christian Nicolussi and Dan Walsh
Why Sydney’s first Test sell-out in 30 years ramps up NRL expansion heat
Tonga’s famed “sea of red” is a sight to behold for NRL boss Andrew Abdo as he eyes a changing landscape for international rugby league.
- by Dan Walsh
Updated
NRL 2024
He’s done with the Dragons. Now Ben Hunt is daring to dream of a ‘special’ return to this club
The outgoing St George Illawarra skipper says he’s relieved his acrimonious split with the Red V is all over. Now he’s looking to the future.
- by Danny Weidler and Dan Walsh
Analysis
NRL 2025
Terrell May played every game last season. So why are the Roosters showing him the door?
Along with the rest of rugby league, the rising front-rower was left asking “what happened?” after being told he is free to leave the club
- by Dan Walsh
In April, Braydon Trindall faced an uncertain future. He’s just agreed to a $2.5m deal
Cronulla have tied down one of the most improved halves in the NRL until the end of the 2028 season.
- by Dan Walsh
Duck, duck, 17: Test hopefuls fail as McSweeney digs in
South Australian Nathan McSweeney has bunkered down after Australia’s leading opening contenders missed their chance to press for Test selection.
- by Tom Decent and Dan Walsh
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