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NRL sounds out Fittler for Kangaroos job as Meninga to be announced as Bears coach

With Meninga set to be announced as the inaugural coach of the Perth Bears in the coming days, the NRL has turned its attention to finding his replacement as national coach.

  • Danny Weidler and Michael Chammas

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Ray Warren: The greatest league grand final I ever called … and the dullest

And on grand final day, the immortal sports commentator nominates the greatest ever NRL player – and the one who might yet seize that crown.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Zach Fittler playing for the NSW under 16s in 2022.

‘He is chasing his dream’: Son of rugby league legend signs with Waratahs

Carrying one of the most famous names in league, Zach Fittler is striking out on his own journey after signing a two-year deal to play rugby for NSW.

  • Iain Payten
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Jason Saab, Dominic Young and Reece Walsh could feature in a 100m race on grand final day.

Freddy, set, go! Fittler unveils plan to stage NRL’s grand final dash for cash

Brad Fittler came up with the concept of staging a 100-metre race on grand final day. Here’s why he thinks the NRL is onto a winner with the event.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Brad Fittler presents the medal named after him to Angus Crichton.

Why Fittler put Blues betrayal aside to present medal named in his honour

Forgotten in this year’s State of Origin series glory was the shabby way the NSWRL treated Brad Fittler at the end of his tenure as coach.

  • Danny Weidler
Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc have bought Charlotte Park at Terrey Hills.

Howzat! Cricket stars Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc buy luxury $25m estate

It’s the high-end deal of the year for a neighbourhood that has never managed a $20m+ sale and all before they’ve sold the house Jen Hawkins built.

  • Lucy Macken
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Laurie Daley during NSW coaching and playing days

Bard manners: Why would Laurie Daley’s lips touch this poison chalice?

The former Blues coach is the last man standing for the NSWRL, but his return already feels like a Shakespearean tragedy in the making.

  • Andrew Webster
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart blasted Salmon after a match early last month

Blues weigh options as Stuart ruled out of coaching role

The candidates to replace Brad Fittler are running short after Ricky Stuart dropped out of the running for the NSW position.

  • Adam Pengilly
Brad Fittler reveals why he won’t coach the Blues.

Fittler opens up on Blues decision, bewildered Joey makes replacement call

Brad Fittler says coaching NSW is the best job in the world, but felt he had no choice other than to walk away after his job description changed.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Brad Fittler has walked away after six years in charge of the Blues.

Fittler had to go after losing last two series. But his successes shouldn’t be forgotten

Brad Fittler should be remembered as the NSW coach who finally broke Queensland’s mortgage on the State of Origin shield. But the last two years revealed his limitations.

  • Andrew Webster

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