Breaking
NRL 2025
Bulldogs in prime position to secure Ben Hunt after meeting with halfback
The Bulldogs have emerged as a leading contender for Ben Hunt after a third party reached out to the club to inform them of the halfback’s desire to join Canterbury.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
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Analysis
NRL 2024
Robinson turns to NBA great for help in bid to rebuild Roosters
With the Roosters staring at their most challenging season in a decade after losing a host of star players, coach Trent Robinson has gone global in his preparation for 2025.
- by Danny Weidler
Opinion
NRL 2024
Officials clear Daley to have another shot at coaching NSW. But he must do one thing first
The former Blues coach’s association with the TAB has long been an issue. But that will have to change if Daley wants State of Origin redemption.
- by Danny Weidler
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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
Wallabies
Suaalii’s mentor says new rugby star will never return to league
The man who championed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii says the Wallaby-in-waiting will never return to league, while the Eels have emerged as a contender to sign Josh Addo-Carr.
- by Danny Weidler
Analysis
NRL 2024
Looking after No.1: Papenhuyzen to test the market after Storm pay cut
The Storm remain hopeful of keeping Ryan Papenhuyzen, but the harsh reality is they are offering him less money than his current contract to stay.
- by Danny Weidler
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Josh Addo-Carr hit with termination notice, given chance to front Bulldogs board
Winger has been invited to front Canterbury bosses next week to show cause as to why he shouldn’t be sacked for allegedly misleading officials and bringing the club into disrepute.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
Sam Walker set to ink new Roosters deal ahead of free-agency frenzy
Sam Walker is set to end months of speculation about his future by putting pen to paper with the Roosters in the coming days.
- by Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler and Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
Wallabies
Man who made Suaalii a multimillionaire urges rugby to throw chequebook at Cleary
Former Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan wants to see the Penrith superstar wearing a Wallabies jersey at the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
- by Danny Weidler
Updated
NRL 2024
Dragons consider Doueihi move amid Hunt saga, Ilias-Hastings swap deal off the cards
The Dragons are considering making a play for Adam Doueihi after informing Ben Hunt he could test the market. It comes as Lachlan Ilias ended any chance of a Jackson Hastings swap deal.
- by Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler
The phone call that cost Kalyn Ponga a Kangaroos jersey
Some blame the Knights superstar’s perceived lack of versatility for his omission from the Australian squad, but nothing could be further from the truth.
- by Danny Weidler
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