NRL run home: Top eight team swap as 12 clubs fight for finals
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.
Eels
Arthur’s blunt message to returning star
Dylan Brown is back from suspension but Eels coach Brad Arthur has issued a warning to his young five-eighth as Parramatta try to stay in touch with the top eight.
NRL world divided over ‘ridiculous’ trophy act
The Melbourne Storm have defended a controversial part of their 25-year anniversary as scenes of a trophy presentation outraged fans.
The Tackle: Rotten call sums up decaying NRL Bunker
The Bunker’s decision in the context of a one-point loss is potentially season-defining if the Raiders end up missing out on the top four. Round 21 likes and dislikes.
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The true legacy of Parramatta’s brilliant losers
The 2001 Parramatta Eels are a mysterious team. The greatest to never win? Perhaps. But their legacy is greater than their record-breaking feats or grand final loss, writes NICK CAMPTON.
Eels legend’s outrageous premiership claim
‘I guarantee there wouldn’t be a side that would beat Melbourne the way we did.’ And with that statement, one of Parramatta’s staunchest critics is on board with the club’s bid to end their long title drought.
Sport Con: The NRL rule change you might have missed
The NRL’s continued push to improve player safety, a Parramatta veteran’s code swap and the Waratahs circle a goalkicking Sea Eagle.
Dally M: Did classy veteran hold off young guns?
South Sydney’s Cody Walker is sure to be named the five-eighth of the year, writes Paul Crawley, but has he done enough to break the Rabbitohs’ Dally M drought?
Kent: What tends to destroy all hope
From Ricky Stuart to Andrew Johns, Darren Lockyer and Greg Bird, history is littered with absentees that can mean the difference between winning and losing a premiership, says PAUL KENT.
Jones weighs in on 17th team as Titans fight expansion
The call on whether to expand the NRL to a 17th team is weighing heavily on the minds of ARL commissioners.
NRL heroes: Download your team’s finals poster
To celebrate the run to the NRL grand final we have created a series of souvenir finals posters. Click here to download your “heroes” poster.
Freak NRL injury will make your skin crawl
Tariq Sims and Will Smith both suffered gruesome facial injuries during the final round of the regular season. WARNING: Graphic
Origin star creating ‘headache’ for own team
The Parramatta Eels are set to welcome back a former Origin star for their elimination final date with the Newcastle Knights.
Three point plan: Paps reveals secret behind resurgence
Ryan Papenhuyzen has struggled in his return from injury, but fired back at his critics by helping Storm secure another minor premiership.
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