Rivals now know the secret to beating the new Broncos
Canberra’s perfectly executed ambush of Brisbane has provided the bash and crash blueprint to beating the Broncos – but there remains a major caveat for their NRL rivals.
Teams
Debate over? Subtle Lockyer hint Maroons No.1 has been picked
There is a theory Reece Walsh’s confidence was rocked when he was flattened in State of Origin last year. But words penned by a Maroons selector may be even more telling to Walsh’s Maroons future, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Payten makes huge Cowboys call with four changes for Broncos
Todd Payten has rung the changes in North Queensland, making four huge decisions on his line-up for the Cowboys’ blockbuster clash with the Broncos on Friday night. Read the latest news and see the full team list.
Cowboys in Cup: Taumalolo, Tamou go toe-to-toe in “unusual” clash
Cowboys premiership heroes Jason Taumalolo and James Tamou went toe-to-toe on Sunday when the Cutters and Blackhawks battled in Townsville. Find out how they fared along with the other Cowboys playing QLD Cup.
‘We need him to play’: Why Hasler benched Fifita – again
David Fifita sat on the bench for 49 minutes as the Titans were flogged by the Bulldogs. Now Des Hasler’s reasoning for the selection controversy can be revealed.
Titans CEO addresses Fifita performance after benching controversy
Gold Coast Titans’ highest ranking official has weighed in on star forward David Fifita after he was held to just 31 minutes during the loss to the Bulldogs. Read what he said.
Raiders duo hit with NRL breach notice for Vegas hotel stoush
Canberra duo Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have been rewarded for fronting up and facing the music over their stoush in Las Vegas after the NRL wholly suspended fines handed down to the pair over their elevator tiff.
NRL takes action over Vegas elevator scuffle
Morgan Smithies and Hudson Young are set to feel the wrath of the NRL after the Raiders duo were hit with breach notices following an incident in Las Vegas.
‘Take it personally’: Storm on GF rematch
The fire is still burning from last year’s grand final defeat, but the Storm can’t let the emotion of that night overwhelm them in the rematch.
Storm star’s nervous wait ahead of GF rematch
The Storm’s hopes of unleashing Nelson Asofa-Solomona in the grand final rematch could hinge on whether he cops another ban after he was also forced to watch last year’s decider from the sidelines.
Watch: CCTV footage of Warriors coach’s Vegas ‘throat grab’
This is the exclusive vision of the Las Vegas incident that saw Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar fined and suspended by the NRL for an alleged throat grab. WATCH THE FOOTAGE.
New twist in NRL’s investigation into Manly-Warriors sideline incident
Sources allege the Warriors fan that was grabbed by Manly hooker Gordon Chan Kum Tong in a sideline confrontation had been heckling the club’s bench during the game. WATCH THE VIDEO
Bulldogs life member surprise candidate for NRLW coaching gig
Early 2000s cult hero Jamie Feeney has interviewed with the Bulldogs as the club narrows down their options for an NRLW head coach.
Freakish tackle poster moment for Bulldogs
There are plenty of special moments plastered around the walls of Belmore, and the Bulldogs are about to make a new poster thanks to a special play from Max King.
Dragons
Disgruntled NRL star has to pay to leave club
The Dragons have agreed to release a disgruntled player immediately following a club dispute with a staff member, but there’s a catch.
Molo linked to four NRL clubs after massive Dragons settlement
Francis Molo is set to sign with a rival club, after the Dragons agreed to part ways with the front rower, with the prolonged resolution expected to include a six-figure settlement. See the clubs in the running for his signature.
Parramatta analysis: The man who could spark Eels to life
There is no quick fix for Jason Ryles but there are options to stem the early bleeding at Parramatta. BRENT READ analyses the problems Ryles can control – and the ones he can’t.
Make-or-break month: Big calls facing Ryles to save Eels’ season
The next month makes for chilling reading for Eels fans. With a brutal fixture run and no Mitchell Moses, coach Jason Ryles is left with pressing calls to make in key positions if he wants to salvage his side’s season, writes BRENT READ.
‘You can’t do that’: Ponga bombshell drops
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has given a brutal reply as whispers of a shocking Kalyn Ponga switch starting to swirl.
Buzz: Knights recruiter slams legends’ criticism of Brown deal
Instead of celebrating a free agency coup that will make Newcastle premiership contenders, the Knights have been hammered. Now they’ve had enough and returned serve to their critics.
Giant change for grand final rematch
Penrith expects the Storm to be fired up for Thursday’s grand final rematch where they’ll unleash the most destructive forward in the world.
‘Lost before we got here’: Cleary baffled
Ivan Cleary believes his Panthers players were beaten before they got to the ground as the Roosters spulled off one of the great NRL upsets.
The one trait linking fierce rivals together
Everyone was quick to write off the Roosters and Rabbitohs, but they produced two stunning victories thanks in large part to their veteran coaches.
‘I’m stoked’: Smith comments to inflame fans
Sidelined hooker Brandon Smith didn’t hold back his love for his “favourite team” in comments that will enrage the Sydney Roosters.
‘Hopefully he doesn’t go to the Bunnies’: Tedesco urges Smith switch
Sydney Roosters skipper James Tedesco has implored the Roosters to hold onto hooker Brandon Smith and unleash him at his best position when he returns from injury.
Buzz: How bookie, concreter helped produce NRL’s biggest upset
In the same week that one player signed the richest deal in rugby league history, it was a battling concreter and a bookmaker’s clerk on reserve grade wages that helped orchestrate the biggest NRL upset in years, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Email leak: NRL moves to silence coaches talking about referees
NRL coaches have been warned about commenting on referees during post-match media conferences, on radio and television interviews, and in club or personal social media posts. READ THE LETTER
Rivals rejected as key forward signs new deal
One of the most in-demand front-rowers has made a call on his future, with Tom Hazelton putting pen to paper on a new long-term deal.
NRL player in ugly sideline stoush with fan
A Manly Sea Eagles player has been filmed in a heated sideline altercation with NZ Warriors fans during Manly’s upset loss on Friday.
WATCH: NRL investigating Manly star’s confrontation with fans
A Manly Sea Eagles star could find himself in hot water after the NRL confirmed it was investigating his confrontation with two Warriors fans on Friday night.
‘Couldn’t fire a shot’: Every Eel, Tiger rated as Parra pain continues
Parramatta was blown off the park for the second straight week while the Wests Tigers notched their first win of the season in style. Check out our player ratings from the match-up.
Jack v Tommy: Magpies’ pre-game ‘slap’ icon dead at 68
Jack Jeffries, the Wests Magpies player filmed exchanging brutal blows with Tommy Raudonikis before a game, has died aged 68.
Woolf and Wayne weigh in on call to move Rabbitohs, Dolphins game
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has backed the NRL’s decision to relocate Friday night’s clash against the Dolphins to Sydney, while his opposing coach has conceded the league had no other option.
Team decimated, club gets ‘unfair advantage’
The Dolphins will be without several key players for Friday’s relocated NRL game as the fallout from Cyclone Alfred sparked heated debate.
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