Flanagan’s warning to Dragons fans for 2024
Shane Flanagan has no doubt his team will be competitive this year, but the Dragons coach has warned the club’s loyal fans that they’ll need to be patient.
Shane Flanagan has no doubt his team will be competitive this year, but the Dragons coach has warned the club’s loyal fans that they’ll need to be patient.
From round 1 hopefuls to suspended stars, we analyse every NRL club’s casualty ward and reveal return dates for injured stars. Check out the definitive NRL health check.
The messy divorce between former captain Raymond Faitala-Mariner and the Bulldogs is over after a late twist.
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan has landed a key off-season signing after Canterbury granted their former captain an early release.
Despite boasting stars like Latrell Mitchell, Alex Johnston and Damien Cook, a 19-year-old ‘freak’ has been rated the best athlete at the club. NRL SuperCoach Insider and rookie analysis.
The launch pad for some of the most anticipated players and combinations from the Sea Eagles and Dragons will be unveiled in a serious hit-out behind closed doors.
Seeing Ronald Volkman’s devastating contract saga unfold at the Dragons broke Warriors CEO Cameron George’s heart. This is how the club will look after ‘one of their own’.
The RLPA has weighed in on the ongoing Ronald Volkman situation, with Clint Newton lashing out at how it’s all been handled.
There weren’t many shining lights for the Dragons last year, but Blake Lawrie’s emergence as a genuine star in the middle has him eyeing off some major goals in 2024.
Ben Hunt will still don the Dragons No.7 jersey, but for the first time since 2019 he will be relieved of the organising duties, with coach Shane Flanagan confirming his halves combination for Round 1.
The Dragons have endured a rough pre-season, but there finally seems to be some stability with a couple of key positions in the backline confirmed.
St George Illawarra head coach Shane Flanagan and CEO Ryan Webb have broken their silence over the medical report which led to Ronald Volkman’s contract being torn up.
Shane Flanagan has had to deal with plenty of drama in his first few months back in the NRL, but there’s set to be a silver lining for the Dragons coach with his son’s role all but confirmed for round one.
Coaching in the NRL can be a nasty, brutish and short career choice – our experts rate the career prospects of every club’s clipboard holder ahead of the 2024 season.
RLPA CEO Clint Newton is urging the league to stand up for players following youngster Ronald Volkman being left in contract and insurance limbo.
Hame Sele’s return to St George Illawarra after a five-year hiatus has exposed a long-term problem with the club’s roster management.
From pre-season fixtures to fitness, fresh faces to fresh fades, the latest news from every club as they sweat it out on the path to round 1.
New St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan talks to MICHAEL CARAYANNIS about his plans for the club, and expectations of stars Zac Lomax and Ben Hunt.
The Dragons have been dealt a devastating blow, with one new recruit suffering a season-ending injury, while another is brutally facing the axe after a failed medical assessment.
Professional sport is a brutal place as one of the Dragons’ new recruits is set to be sacked a week after joining the club.
It looms as another tough year for the Dragons, but there is some positivity around some unassuming recruits, rookie talent and even established Red-V stars tipped to take their games to the next level.
The Knights attack was back at its best in 2023 after a historic run of wins, but it may have believers in the paranormal on edge. These are the stats that will determine your team’s hopes in 2024.
Consider yourself a rugby league guru? Take on Fox Sports NRL statistician Aaron Wallace and his impossibly hard quiz and test your knowledge on the greatest game of all.
Talatau Amone will have his contract ripped up after choosing not to appeal the NRL’s ruling to deregister him for his role in a hammer attack.
Talatau Amone is set for a long stint on the sidelines after opting not to appeal the NRL’s move to deregister his contract. See what it means for the rising former Dragons prodigy.
Penrith star Jarome Luai is only weeks away from entering the $1 million club – but he will need to leave the Panthers. And there’s no shortage of suitors, writes Brent Read.
In his first major interview in years, polarising Dragons boss Peter Doust breaks his silence on recruiting Shane Flanagan, disunity at board level and those famous “Oust Doust” signs.
The Dragons will lean on the likes of Mark Taylor and Mark Coyne to assist Ben Hunt – Taylor and new coach Shane Flanagan explain how they can help.
A host of players are still fighting for their NRL futures. We take a look at who is still yet to do a deal for 2024 and where they may be headed.
St George legend Steve ‘Slippery’ Morris is in hospital after emergency brain surgery following a stroke at a Kiama cafe.
Ben Hunt has stunned the NRL with his public comments about his future, and it has now been predicted things could turn “really nasty”.
Ben Hunt has spoken out on his future at the Dragons, the arrival of new coach Shane Flanagan and why he both does and doesn’t regret re-signing.
Ben Hunt has cleared up any confusion about his plans for 2024, but the Dragons skipper isn’t so sure where he’ll be the following year.
Wayne Bennett’s ability to reinvent himself has kept him in a NRL coaching role – and the public spotlight – for decades. This is the story of his rise. SPECIAL REPORT
Shane Flanagan has made his first big move as Dragons coach, breaking from a decade of tradition in a move that will ruffle some feathers.
The Dragons have lost one of their best young players to injury because of a hip-drop tackle and their coach isn’t happy.
Phil Rothfield looks back at the highs and lows, feuds and fade-outs, blunders and blow-ups after 27 rounds of the high drama that is rugby league. Check out the Monday Buzz season awards.
These are the young guns lining up to make the jump to NRL level and the stars who will make their debut in round 27. Here are the top 34 first-grade ready talents at each club.
The race for the minor premiership and top eight spots will be decided in the final round of the season. See where every team is set to finish and who plays who in week one of the finals.
A Dragons star has been denied history after he looked to have scored the fastest try in NRL history, only for the Bunker to intervene.
For every Reece Walsh breakout season, there’s been a Josh Schuster down year. These are the players who have soared to a new level and the big guns who have failed to meet expectations.
There’s no shortage of hard-hitting giants across the NRL, but which players rank the highest when it comes to packing the most punch? See the full list here.
The mathematical chances, the locks, and the form of four teams which will determine the finishing order — these are the key numbers behind the race to the NRL finals.
NRL commentators and fans alike have been left questioning their sanity after the bunker failed to intervene after an “alarming” passage of play.
The bitter war civil was between the NRL and the players is over hours before a fresh player-driven protest was planned for Round 23. Read the joint statement here.
After a season of massive NRL upsets, the TAB has declared this to be the most one-sided round in rugby league betting history — and our expert tipsters agree.
We reveal the contract status of the top 50 NRL stars under 23. Which players are locked in long-term and who is about to become a target on the open market?
Every game in round 24 has a bearing on the top-eight race. With very little margin for error, the post-season picture is set for a massive shake-up. Which teams will lock in a finals spot?
An analysis of membership, TV ratings, crowd figures and social media numbers show there are enormous challenges for the nine Sydney based clubs – with three exceptions.
In one of the tightest finals races in recent history, 12 teams remain in contention with just four weeks to go. We predict who will secure a top eight spot and who misses out.
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