‘Big signing’: NRLW legend joins Dragons
The legendary career of an NRLW veteran will continue for another season after making the move south for 2024.
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Dragon sent straight to judiciary for vile match official spray
Out-of-favour Dragons winger Mikaele Ravalawa has been referred straight to the NSWRL judiciary after being sent off in the NSW Cup on Friday night.
‘Unacceptable’: Marshall slams dismal Tigers after demolition
Benji Marshall was brutally honest in his assessment of the Tigers after they were demolished by the Dragons, saying if the actions don’t change, then the players will.
Bitter NRL truth exposed in horror bloodbath
Benji Marshall was heavily criticised for his mid-season holiday to Fiji last week — after Friday’s game, he’ll be wishing he never came back.
‘P**s poor’: Hunt’s ‘unnecessary’ act slammed
Dragons skipper Ben Hunt has raised more than a few eyebrows after a bizarre blow up that threatened to overshadow his brilliant masterclass.
Dragons make call on returning Origin stars
The State of Origin period is always a nervous time for NRL fans, but supporters of one club can relax about their three stars.
‘Just awful’ scene sparks seven-year NRL first
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has delivered one of the all-time halftime bakes against Penrith — and it couldn’t have gone better.
Dragons shake off horror start to down depleted Panthers
Missing skipper Ben Hunt, the situation looked dire for the Dragons at the break. But a halftime spray from coach Shane Flanagan inspired a stunning second half comeback over the Panthers.
Ben Hunt drops exit bomb on Dragons
While it appeared all quiet after his shock release request in 2024, Ben Hunt has once again sparked fears he was set to leave the Dragons.
‘Not closing the door’: Hunt prepared to quit as contract talks stall
Ben Hunt has left the door ajar for a move to the Titans, with the Maroons star prepared to quit the Dragons if he fails to strike a new deal with the Red V.
Buzz’s Top 8 Race: Five teams fighting for one finals spot
As we approach the halfway point of the NRL season, five clubs can begin planning their Mad Mondays. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals the finals certainties, the likely contenders, the maybes and the teams already on the finals scrapheap.
‘So bad’: Dragons coach’s presser says it all
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan described his side’s second half performance “so bad” and threatened to make significant changes.
Brilliant Burton ready to be Blues’ ‘anywhere man’
Matt Burton is ready to play ‘anywhere’ for the Blues in Origin I, and after his terrific performance for the Bulldogs what is clear is that coach Michael Maguire needs to find somewhere in his squad for the classy playmaker.
‘He’s in agony’: Horrific scene rocks NRL
Injuries are a sight no NRL fan wants to see, particularly when one of the unluckiest stars in the sport suffers yet another ugly blow.
Inside three-way battle for one NSW spot
Josh Addo-Carr is one of three players vying for one spot in NSW’s State of Origin team and one game on Thursday night could decide it.
Axed Bulldogs captain opens up on exit
Raymond Faitala-Mariner will face the Bulldogs for the first time since the former club captain was granted an immediate release.
Donuts could help Dragon win back Origin spot
Jaydn Su’A has been rewarded with sweet treats every time the Dragons have won this season, but it’s a Queensland jersey that he really craves,
Dragons get Su’A deal done as de Belin prepares to quit
The Dragons have locked away Jaydn Su’A on an extended contract freeing the club to now turn to a trio of other stars who have been in contractual limbo.
Star playmaker’s surprising take on kick pressure
Most halfbacks would like as much time as possible to kick the ball, but one of the best in the business says they’ve been overly protected from kick pressure.
Lomax breaks silence on Eels move
It’s been a while since fans have heard from Zac Lomax, but they’ll have to wait a little longer to find out why he decided to leave the Dragons.
I heard the disgusting racial abuse hurled at Latrell Mitchell
The horrid racial tirade directed at Latrell Mitchell and the pile-on from nearby spectators left fans feeling unsafe in scenes that should never be repeated, TYSON JACKSON writes.
Latrell question amid horrific Souths history
The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ season from hell hasn’t got any better against the Dragons as the lingering Latrell question won’t go away.
Dragons heap more misery on Souths as Origin bolters stand up
Latrell Mitchell had a night to forget in his return from suspension, as Dragons stars Zac Lomax and Jaydn Su’A pressed their claims for Origin selection after heaping more misery on Souths.
Mundine: Why un-Australian Latrell hecklers should be ashamed
Anthony Mundine has called on Latrell Mitchell to ‘not give a sh**’ if he is jeered by Dragons fans in his NRL return, saying it would be ‘un-Australian’ to boo the Rabbitohs star.
Third club joins race to sign $3.3m man Fifita
David Fifita is a wanted man, with three clubs now in the running to lure the Titans forward away from the Gold Coast.
‘Fitter, faster, stronger’: Flanagan’s Dragons smoke the Titans
Shane Flanagan and the Dragons have crashed Des Hasler’s Gold Coast debut on a night in which Zac Lomax and Tyrell Sloan starred for the visitors.
Why Dragons fans are salivating over new Red V era
From the Mad Scientist to The Plumber, DAVID RICCIO takes you inside the minds of the two NRL comeback coaches, Des Hasler and Shane Flanagan.
Red V enter player market after releasing playmaker
The Dragons have made space for a new recruit after releasing young playmaker Paul Turner to the Super League.
NRL win/loss predictions: Punters desert Broncos, Bulldogs overs
PAMELA WHALEY analyses all the TAB regular season wins markets to determine which clubs can exceed punters’ expectations and which are more likely to dash them in 2024.
Real reason re-signed Souths star brushed Dragons
Keaon Koloamatangi was required to navigate uncharted territory last season as NRL rivals tried to lure him out of Redfern. Read why he opted to stay with Souths and knock back suitors including St George Illawarra.
2024 NRL ladder predicted: Where your team will sit after Rd 6
There is no hiding a poor start to the NRL season can break your club’s year – but there’s a flip side to that coin. We predict every club’s ladder position through the first six rounds of the competition.
NRL watchability ratings: Joey’s Knightmare Channel 9 meltdowns
Box office appeal, a team full of villains, potential for drama – just what makes NRL teams in 2024 watchable? TRAVIS MEYN on why Jackson Hastings and Joey Johns will keep us glued to the Knights.
Road to round 1: Flanagan’s challenge to underperforming star
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan lit a fire under Zac Lomax as round 1 of the NRL season fast approaches and positions are cemented. PAMELA WHALEY looks at every club’s form guide, SuperCoach insights and injury updates out of the Pre-season Challenge.
NRL Trial Takeaways: Electric Eels a class above Hasler’s Titans
A masterful performance from Parramatta halves Mitch Moses and Dylan Brown against the Titans will have fans licking their lips at the thought of bouncing back from 2023’s horror season. All the talking points from round 2 of the Pre-season Challenge.
NRL investigating new Dragon over charge
The NRL is investigating Luciano Leilua after the Dragons recruit failed to alert his previous club of a drink driving charge.
Ricky snubbed as $3m star leaves Cowboys
Star forward Luciano Leilua has got his wish and is making an immediate, blockbuster move away from North Queensland.
60 Queensland league kids soaring in SG Ball; Harold Matthews
It’s a Queensland league invasion: Here are 60 mini Maroons playing in the prestigious SG Ball and Harold Matthews NSWRL representative competitions so far this season.
Trial Takeaways: Hunt-Flanagan pass mark, rookie Rabbit stars
They may not have produced any points or led the Dragons to victory in the Charity Shield, but MICHAEL CARAYANNIS saw positive signs in the Ben Hunt-Kyle Flanagan halves combination.
NRL Trials: Every club’s key positional battle ahead of Round 1
Young guns staking their claim, new recruits making a statement, veterans under pressure to retain their spots. These are every NRL club’s key positional battles.
Club plots Leilua heist amid $3.6m reveal
A fresh suitor has joined the hunt for Luciano Leilua’s signature after he asked the North Queensland Cowboys for an immediate release.
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Release request: Dragons in line to poach troubled Cowboys star
NRL market watch: A North Queensland Cowboys star will seek an immediate release from the club, with St George Illawarra in the box seat to land the forward.
Buzz’s pressure gauge: Gould’s methods under microscope
Phil Gould’s methods create friction wherever he goes and it’s all on the line in 2024. BUZZ ROTHFIELD lists the NRL personalities most under-pressure this season.
Hunt comes clean on contract saga ‘regret’
St George Illawarra Dragons halfback Ben Hunt has opened up on his infamous 2023 contract saga that dominated the back end of the season.
Road to round 1: The big selection calls to be made in NRL trials
Round 1 of the NRL kicks off in the bright lights of Las Vegas in three weeks, but there are plenty of team selections to be made before then. PAMELA WHALEY runs the rule over every club.
NRL 2024 Rookie Watch: Manly, Broncos prodigies handed debuts
Two of the game’s most exciting young stars will make their club debuts, when Manly and Brisbane play their opening trials. See the best young players at every club.
‘Good kid’: Shock at NRL star’s sudden death
Three former Manly Sea Eagles players have recalled the moment their teammate Keith Titmuss collapsed after pre-season training.
Why player managers are biggest threat to NRL
In part one of our exclusive 2024 NRL coaches’ survey, 30 of the code’s sharpest minds speak their minds on the state of the game. TAKE THE SURVEY
‘Shake things up’: Why NSW teens need to beware young Warriors
Most come in sight unseen but this former NRL gun believes the New Zealand Warriors teens about to arrive en mass will “shake up” our NSW rugby league junior comps.
Dragons rookie wins high praise from coach Flanagan
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has revealed that a tough young Steeler – who has drawn comparisons to Matt Gillett and Liam Martin – is a contender to fill an edge for the Dragons.
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