Hunt ‘salary shamed’ as club crisis exposed
Ben Hunt’s relationship with the Dragons has been further strained with new details of his infamous meeting with Shane Flanagan emerging.
Ben Hunt’s relationship with the Dragons has been further strained with new details of his infamous meeting with Shane Flanagan emerging.
Twenty five years on from one of the most dramatic grand finals in rugby league history, the stars break down the controversial 1999 decider, and the infamous Craig Smith penalty try.
The NRL have handed the Dragons a breach notice and a whopping $40,000 fine, over their handling of the Ronald Volkman’s contract farce.
St George Illawarra have announced CEO Ryan Webb will stand down from his position, with South Sydney boss Blake Solly sensationally linked to the role.
Veteran halfback Ben Hunt and the Dragons are reportedly locked in a standoff over a new deal as new details emerged surrounding a brutal end of season review.
Andrew Johns has dropped a huge tip about Ben Hunt’s future after the Queensland star was given a scathing end of season review.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has broken his silence on a scathing post-season review of Ben Hunt that could see the under fire star offloaded to an Queensland rival.
The Parramatta Eels have officially released Origin enforcer Reagan Campbell-Gillard and the Brisbane Broncos are poised to swoop.
The Dragons were in the box seat for finals two weeks ago but have crashed out of contention in the most brutal of ways.
Jamie Soward revealed the hardest part about his Dragons axing was telling his daughter he’d lost his job. Hear from the club legend as he opens up on the disappointment of his shock dismissal, as well as his future coaching plans.
Outgoing Dragons NRLW coach Jamie Soward has made a call on his immediate future at the club, after St George Illawarra showed him the door for the 2025 season.
With their destiny in their own hands the Dragons faltered and now their season hangs in the balance. Their fate, along with that of the Broncos, is now in the hands of a surprise finals force. See the finals scenario for every team.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has cut his press conference short after slamming his own side after they left their finals hopes in tatters.
The Dragons top eight chances are in tatters, despite having almost pulled off the greatest comeback in NRL history.
As the Dragons turn their attention to securing Parramatta enforcer Reagan Campbell-Gillard, we shine a light on the dramatic overhaul of the Dragons roster which has tranformed under Shane Flanagan.
Four unlikely finals contenders have emerged following St George Illawarra’s round 25 loss to Cronulla, as the race for the eight heats up. See every contender’s best and worst ladder finish.
The race for the NRL’s top eight has been blown wide open after the moment a ref was hit with the ball showed it wasn’t the Dragons’ day.
A coaching mentor reflects on the NRL debut of Lyhkan King-Togia, the young Dragon who is already drawing comparisons with a former Origin star.
NRL clubs hold a powerful lever in a looming showdown with the ARL Commission over plans for them to share in a $60 million licence fee for Papua New Guinea to enter the league.
It’s a curse which has claimed three victims in three years – but two teams seem immune to the grand final hangover. See every grand finalist’s ladder position in the five years that followed defeat.
Valentine Holmes has opened up on his heartbreaking Cowboys exit, revealing he never wanted to leave but was left no choice after facing a monster pay cut to stay in North Queensland.
Queensland and Cowboys star Valentine Holmes has revealed his next club after signing a three-year deal beginning next season.
The pursuit of Cowboys superstar Valentine Holmes has reportedly “hit a stumbling block” amid a shock move from the centre’s manager.
Dragons veteran Ben Hunt has revealed he’s “on the fence” regarding a potential fresh contract to extend his time with the Red V.
Hame Sele is almost certain to be ruled out for the rest of the season with a serious heart condition which can be deadly if untreated. See what the next steps are for the Dragons prop.
The Dragons have been left red faced after a star was brought to tears before their big showdown with the Sharks.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan called his side “awful” but it was the pre-game scenes that would have fans at least understanding why.
He was a key figure in Cronulla’s maiden premiership win, but Jack Bird will return to the Shire wearing the famous Red V when he brings up a major milestone.
Moses Suli was ruled out of the Anzac Day clash between the Dragons and Roosters after a brutal head knock while defending the very first hit-up. Both coaches were in agreeance that more needs to be done to protect players from kick-offs.
He went to great pains to insist it’s not about him, but Shane Flanagan had some stinging words for his former NRL club.
St George Illawarra’s Moses Suli’s Anzac Day game was over in just 13 seconds after a sickening hit left him worse for wear.
In an exclusive and candid talk, Tyrell Sloan has opened up on his desire to extend his future with the Dragons, how he’s learned to deal with criticism and Shane Flangan’s impact at the Dragons.
Just days after signing a deal with a rival club, Zac Lomax has produced a near perfect performance for the Dragons, as they stunned the Warriors to secure back-to-back wins for the first time in almost two years.
Coaches hate focus on a single player and when that focus is about a possible club swap, it’s only worse.
Dragons centre Zac Lomax has broken his silence after officially signing a deal with Parramatta, addressing speculation he would seek an immediate release from St George Illawarra.
34-year-old Bent Hunt is preparing for life after the NRL, set to step away from 17 years in the big smoke and return to the bush to try his hand in the horse business.
While his exit from the Dragons appears to be all but confirmed, Zac Lomax continues to put in some career-best form for the Red V with another top performance, as did another Dragons player with an unresolved contract.
Dragons or Tigers? Both teams who have struggled of late but are making their way back. MICHAEL CARAYANNIS and DAVID RICCIO rank who is best-placed for success.
The Eels have reportedly landed a huge signing coup with Zac Lomax set to sign a bumper contract four-year deal to join Brad Arthur’s outfit.
With a host of NRL talent coming to the end of their contracts in 2024, the Dragons should be throwing the bank at securing some top quality players. See what positions need filling and which recruits coach Shane Flanagan should target.
Melbourne Storm don’t let too many good ones go, but a Victorian junior is leading the charge for the Dragons backline spot set to be opened up by Zac Lomax’s departure.
After a week of negative headlines, Jackson Hastings put his fingers to his ears and let his footy do the talking, saying his demotion to reserve grade was the kick-along he needed to return to his best.
Titans chair Rebecca Frizelle has spoken about the Titans’ sluggish start under new coach Des Hasler, who is headed for the first wooden spoon of his career unless the club makes a drastic decision, writes DAVID RICCIO.
Zac Lomax has dominated the headlines angling to get out of the Dragons but the star has produced one of the jawdropping moments of the season.
Superstar hooker Brandon Smith has a unique clause in his contract that gives him power to explore his options, but the deadline is fast approaching for him to use it.
Pat Carrigan’s hard-nosed cousin is on the cusp of a rival club’s top-30 squad, while the Broncos throw their 2025 Las Vegas application in the bin. Check out the full Sport Confidential.
Cross-code international Wendell Sailor has unloaded on his former club over their treatment of his NRL star son Tristan.
The Dragons took a hardline stance and refused to let a disillusioned Ben Hunt leave, so why is disgruntled star Zac Lomax allowed to walk away from his bumper contract?
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has hosed down rumours Zac Lomax will be involved in a player swap while emphatically declaring club captain Ben Hunt isn’t going anywhere.
Shane Flanagan and the Dragons finally have the financial artillery to launch a full-scale raid in the NRL. This is what Zac Lomax’s impending exit means for the club, the $800,000 star and the Eels.
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