NRL 2024
Updated
Match report
Burton’s boot seals another golden win; Tigers sweat over Api after Storm loss
For the second week in a row, Matt Burton has kicked the match-winning field goal. Meanwhile, a spirited start led to an all too familiar ending for Wests Tigers at Leichhardt.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Latest
‘10 out of 10′: Why Cleary is envious of Moses’ Origin masterclass
Nathan Cleary was so impressed with Mitchell Moses’ performance for the Blues in Origin II that he wants to incorporate some of what the Eels No.7 produced into his own game.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Penrith Panthers put Brisbane Broncos’ finals hopes in doubt
A host of big-name Origin stars are back in NRL action this week for a grand final rematch. Will the return of Reece Walsh at Suncorp Stadium spark a Brisbane side in free fall after four straight defeats?
- by Adam Pengilly
Halves crisis deepens: Four things learnt from Broncos’ brave defeat
Has a defeat restored the Broncos finals hopes? It may sound bizarre, but Brisbane’s 14-6 defeat to Penrith has restored some hope.
- by Nick Wright
‘Good fit’: Why Bellamy knows Utoikamanu would succeed at Storm
The Storm coach sees plenty of worth in young Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Panthers part ways with Taylan May after confidential settlement
After a series of off-field dramas, 22-year-old centre Taylan May has played his last game for the three-time premiers.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
Analysis
Canterbury Bulldogs
The art in Ciraldo’s Dogs of War: How one man’s obsession revived Belmore
The Bulldogs bucking of NRL numbers and conventions, as well as a roster and defensive overhaul, has a finals return looming.
- by Dan Walsh
Opinion
For subscribers
The first team to stem the tide of tries will emerge victorious
NRL coaches can be forgiven for feeling like King Canute when it comes to repelling attack.
- by Roy Masters
Moses frustration hits boiling point as Eels sink to fourth-straight loss
South Sydney mastered the wet conditions at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night to continue their mid-season revival with a 32-16 victory against Parramatta.
- by Billie Eder
The tactical shift behind Roosters’ most dangerous attack in 90 years
The Roosters already had a string of attacking options at their disposal. Trent Robinson’s shake-up has finally unlocked how to take full advantage of them.
- by Dan Walsh
Exclusive
Parramatta Eels
Twelve years removed from the NRL, Brian Smith makes shock bid to return as Eels coach
Just when you thought you knew all the candidates in the mix for the Parramatta job, a man who first coached in 1984 has entered the race.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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