‘It blew up’: NRL rocked as star forfeits $100k
Questions have been raised over the legitimacy of Francis Molo’s release request on mental health grounds in order for the NRL to avoid setting a dangerous precedent for players to exploit.
Dragons
Frontrunner emerges in race to sign Molo
Francis Molo looks set for a return to Brisbane with one club a clear favourite to sign the former Maroons front-rower. See the details of his Dragons departure here.
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.
Flanagan apologises to Dragons halfback after brutal swipe
Shane Flanagan has apologised to new Dragons halfback Lachlan Ilias for a heat-of-the-moment press-conference spray after his side’s disappointing one-point loss to South Sydney.
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Market Watch: Twist in Ravalawa, Souths deal
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Red V destiny: NRL rookie who grew up in Dragons dressing room
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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
Heartbreaking news for young forward
The Dragons will up the ante in their pursuit of David Klemmer after scans confirmed a rising talent will miss the rest of the season due to injury.
Brutal injury could lead to Dragons domino effect
A brutal injury to a young forward could see the Dragons ramp up their bid to sign David Klemmer.
Rivals move on from last year’s ugly act
Kyle Flanagan will bring up a key milestone against his former team at the same venue where he was involved in one of the most heated moments of 2024.
First six NRL rounds predicted: Could Eels go 0-6 without Moses?
Parramatta’s 2025 campaign could get off to the worst possible start without Mitch Moses. See every club’s predicted ladder position through the first six rounds.
Dragons recruit opens up on his year from hell
This time last year, Lachlan Ilias was at South Sydney fighting for his career, a fight he ultimately lost. Thrown an NRL lifeline by the Dragons, Ilias opens up to Pamela Whaley about his road to recovery and hopes for round one.
The valuable lessons from NRL neighbours that primed Hawks
The relationship between Illawarra sporting neighbours, the Hawks and Dragons is closer than you’d think. Now CODE SPORTS reveals how the NRL team have primed the NBL side for success.
Dragons seek loophole to sign Klemmer amid Molo standoff
St George Illawarra have approached the NRL over how they can sign former NSW prop David Klemmer despite not having a roster spot available as they try to resolve their standoff with disgruntled forward Francis Molo.
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