Buzz: NRL whistleblower hotline to expose acts of concern
The terrible old-school mentality in rugby league where it is seen as a weakness to speak up about important issues could soon be a thing of the past, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Buzz: Reynolds-Carrigan wasn’t the only teammate bust-up in 2024
Saint, sinner, shoosh: The Reynolds v Carrigan wrestling match wasn’t the only off-season fight between teammates. Another pair of high-profile players were reportedly involved in a training scuffle.
‘We were just no good’: Arrow rejects Ilias criticism
Jai Arrow has wrapped his arms around Lachlan Ilias as South Sydney’s young halfback prepares to kick off the season under searing pressure and scrutiny. WEEKEND READ
The greed Bears must avoid to stop another false dawn
A letter from Bears halfback Mark Soden in 1993 was enough to cement BEN HORNE’S love for the club forever. But the diehard supporter warns the club they risk blowing their NRL return with dangerous rhetoric.
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Fergo nose job plea a shameful cash grab
How can Blake Ferguson say the game hasn’t looked after him? He earned millions during his career, surely he could have saved some money to fix his broken nose, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
‘I want my dad back’: Tragic tale Gus Gould must hear
Phil Gould’s outrageous comments on the concussion crisis engulfing the NRL shocked many – and hit a nerve with the family of a former premiership-winner, who shared his heartbreaking story.
What’s the Buzz: Secrecy behind Dally M Medal overhaul
After years of controversy surrounding the awarding of the Dally M Medal, rugby league’s prestigious prize is getting a long overdue revamp.
Kent: Revenge is always on Wayne Bennett’s mind
When Wayne Bennett and his Dolphins face off against their big Brisbane brothers the Broncos the veteran coach will be playing for more than just competition points writes Paul Kent.
Seibold can’t afford a slow start at the Sea Eagles
Anthony Seibold’s coaching career progression has been a rocky one, but it has also prepared him to hit the ground running at a club built for success right now.
Kent: The unspoken truth of NRL pay farce
The narrative that NRL players are only in the game for a short time is misleading, and when they retire most will have a start on life most young men only dream of, writes Paul Kent.
Results: Fans demand salary cap transparency from NRL
PAUL CRAWLEY says it’s time the NRL made player salaries public to end confusion and distrust – and the fans agree. See the damning results and vote.
Kent: Take a sword to NRL’s joint venture failures
St George Illawarra and Wests Tigers are continuing to reinforce their reputations as basket cases with confusing management, infighting and feeble power plays, PAUL KENT writes.
Market Watch: Dragons poach Titan to bolster back stocks
St George Illawarra has dipped into the NRL transfer market to help bolster its backline stocks as cover for injured star Cody Ramsay and the suspended Junior Amone.
Kent: Big contracts come with a small margin of error
Million dollar NRL deals used to be reserved for proven winners, but the Mitch Moses contract saga shows even the cheapest player will be worth a million bucks one day, writes Paul Kent.
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