‘Sad day for the club’: Wests Tigers slammed over Richo deal
A former Wests Tigers chair has claimed Shane Richardson’s appointment by “interim” chairman Barry O’Farrell was “corporate governance failure” and a “closed shop.”
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Rampaging Broncos suffer injury blow as returning stars torch Tigers
While the Broncos welcomed back four players from injury, they were forced to finish the game with just 12 men, with a host of key stars forced off the field in a costly win over the Wests Tigers.
‘Silly question’: Benji bristles at journo
Benji Marshall took issue with a question from a journalist and assured critics the Tigers are improving despite their losing streak.
NRL battlers robbed in farcical review
The Wests Tigers have been completely dudded by a Bunker intervention that left rugby league commentators shaking their heads.
Richardson sets sights on ending Tigers premiership drought
After rejecting the lure of Russell Crowe and the Rabbitohs to ink a fresh deal with the Tigers, Shane Richardson has set his sights on ending the club’s premiership drought and retaining one of their top stars.
‘Right direction’: Huge coup for Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers fans have plenty to look forward to with a key figure locked in for another four years to help the club’s rebuild.
NRL battlers swoop, Panthers exodus continues
A battling NRL team is reportedly in the box seat to land Panthers star Sunia Turuva after he looked headed elsewhere.
JFH opens up on Panthers exit as bittersweet moment stings fans
James Fisher-Harris gave Panthers fans a painful reminder of what they’ll be missing out on, after starring for Penrith just days after announcing his departure to the Warriors for 2025.
‘We had to do the deal’: How Tigers won the race for Luai
It began with a secret meeting in Benji Marshall’s basement and ended with Jarome Luai’s signature at the Tigers, but it wasn’t an easy fight amid interest from another Sydney club. Here’s how the Tigers won the Luai pursuit.
Benji’s message to in-demand rep forward
Stefano Utoikamanu could be the hottest free agent on the open market, but the Wests Tigers won’t let their star middle leave without a fight.
Klemmer charged twice by the MRC
The Wests Tigers are breathing a huge sigh of relief after David Klemmer avoided a ban despite being charged twice by the MRC.
Lomax continues to show worth from wing for firing Dragons
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.
Rise of the cellar dwellers: Who is next in line for NRL success
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.
Galvin’s grand plans to build a Wests Tigers dynasty
Lachlan Galvin has gone from wanting to leave the Wests Tigers six months ago to rallying the club’s best rookies to stick with the joint venture long-term.
Tigers won’t neglect the west but remain coy on stadium future
Interim Wests Tigers CEO has pledged to no longer neglect the club’s western Sydney region but conceded Campbelltown Stadium could lose games under the joint venture’s new stadium strategy.
Kent: Tigers legend Keith Barnes and his unfortunate premiership quirk
Keith Barnes, the legendary Balmain Tiger who passed away on Monday, owns one of the most heartbreaking statistics in rugby league. But, PAUL KENT writes, it never fazed one of the game’s true gentle men.
‘Greatest Tiger of them all’: Tributes for ‘Golden Boots’ Barnes
Considered among the finest rugby league stars of the 20th century, Keith Barnes has been remembered as Balmain’s greatest player. Read the glowing tributes.
Wounded Dolphins star set to be sidelined for a month
The Dolphins picked off the Wests Tigers to return to the top of the NRL ladder, but at the cost of one of their star players who is set to be sidelined for at least a month with an injury.
Sad Wayne Bennett photo says it all
Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins are on top of the NRL ladder but the supercoach has plenty on his mind after their latest win came at a huge cost.
Why Wayne Bennett won’t be speaking to Benji
Benji Marshall is one of Wayne Bennett’s favourite players from a 40-year coaching career, but they won’t be exchanging pleasantries ahead of a bumper showdown.
Why Maguire holds Tigers star’s NRL future in his hands
A recent private meeting with new Blues coach Michael Maguire could have huge ramifications on the NRL future of Wests Tigers star front-rower Stefano Utoikamanu.
Triumph and tragedy: Dolphins v Tigers revives legendary Yow Yeh name
The Dolphins meeting with the Wests Tigers has revived a 50-year link to one of the most interesting and enigmatic characters in Queensland rugby league history, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Wests neglected: Tigers’ stunning pathways admission to members
In a strategic plan released to members, Wests Tigers concede the club has neglected one half of the joint-venture’s junior development for too long. Details of ‘Roaring Ahead’.
Rookie’s mistake opens door for another emerging Tiger
Lachlan Galvin’s suspension means he has been ruled out of the Dally M rookie of the year race, giving an emerging Wests Tigers half a golden opportunity.
Early Mail: Benji to blood rookie playmaker, Knights’ halves gamble
The Wests Tigers will replace one suspended playmaking phenom with another exciting young rookie, while the Knights are set for yet another halves reshuffle. READ THE LATEST TEAM NEWS
NRL price-gouging feud: Tigers fans, Eels at war over ticket ‘robbery’
A bitter western Sydney rivalry has turned nuclear, with Parramatta officials retaliating to Wests Tigers fans who accused the Eels of “disgraceful” ticket price gouging. Compare the ticket prices.
NRL Health Check: Inside every club’s pre-season casualty ward
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.
Eyebrows raised as NRL icon spotted at rival
Greg Inglis will forever be a Rabbitohs icon, but the sight of the NRL great wearing the colours of a rival club has raised eyebrows.
Coach Q&A: Why Benji won’t speak about Jarome Luai
Benji Marshall knows Wests Tigers fans demand success – now. It’s why he won’t be talking to his squad about incoming Panthers playmaker Jarome Luai. BRENT READ finds out about Marshall’s plans to change the club’s DNA.
Wests Tigers approach $1 million D-Day
In the wake of releasing veteran winger David Nofoaluma, which included a $300,000 payout, the Wests Tigers, are poised to make a call of far greater financial impact.
Teen rated best athlete at Souths: Likely debutants at every NRL club
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.
Ugly divorce confirmed amid Benji bombshell
The Wests Tigers have confirmed the club’s greatest ever tryscorer has been unceremoniously dumped from the club.
Nofoaluma’s NRL career in jeopardy as Tigers swing axe
David Nofoaluma’s time at the Wests Tigers has come to an end, after reportedly accepting a shock payout to leave the club after being handed a termination letter.
Line in the sand as Benji fires Wests Tigers warning shot
Benji Marshall was there when David Nofoaluma made his NRL debut, but any emotional ties mattered little when the new Wests Tigers axed him in the first big call of his coaching career.
Pressure cooker: Which NRL coach has the worst safety rating
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.
Trading places: Olam-Blore trade under the microscope
As Justin Olam and Shawn Blore hit the turf in their new colours, PAM WHALEY reveals the pros and cons of the swap deal and how it will benefit both Wests Tigers and Melbourne Storm in 2024.
Road to Round 1: Every NRL pre-season fixture revealed
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.
Wests Tigers claw out NRL deal with high-flying Mackay junior
From A-grade rookie at 17 to the Wests Tigers, we reveal how Nehemiah Wuatai-Davis joined a growing list of Mackay youngsters closing in on making their NRL dreams a reality.
Wests Tigers are no longer the NRL’s circus clowns
For years, Wests Tigers fans have watched the club stuck in an endless cycle of gaffes. PAMELA WHALEY reveals how commonsense has come to Tiger Town.
Stat Attack: Knights’ deal with the Devil revealed
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.
Murder charge, boardroom brawls: Wests Tigers’ chaotic six months
As interim Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson warns the winds of change continue to blow in Concord, take a look back at six months of chaos that engulfed the club.
Axed Wests Tigers boss breaks his silence
After a week of nothing but positive news, the Wests Tigers are suddenly back in the thick of turmoil once again.
Benji set to land another big-name star
The Tigers are set to announce another big signing, coming just days after the club announced Jarome Luai’s move to the club.
Wests Tigers’ signing spree set to land Dally M centre winner
Fresh from signing Jarome Luai, Wests Tigers are set to land their second significant signing in as many days. The latest in NRL market watch.
Halves analysis: Luai’s 2025 Tigers starting position revealed
Jarome Luai’s Wests Tigers signing has created a massive halves puzzle for the two clubs. One certainty is the Penrith five-eighth’s starting position in 2025.
Like Souths signing Inglis: Luai to be face of Wests Tigers
The man who oversaw the arrival of superstar Greg Inglis at South Sydney says Jarome Luai’s impending arrival to Wests Tigers is just as significant.
Tigers’ message to fans after Luai coup
Wests Tigers fans can start dreaming about the finals again when Jarome Luai joins them next year, but club bosses want supporters to be realistic in 2024.
Panthers fuming over cheeky Luai Insta post
A post by the Wests Tigers announcing the signing of Jarome Luai was deleted, and it highlights the NRL’s most awkward problem.
Panthers anger over Tigers’ Luai social media gaffe
Jarome Luai got two big things right with his snap press conference to reveal his future. However, the Wests Tigers inflamed tensions with the Panthers over a crucial error.
Scouting report: The roster gems key to Tigers revival
Two straight wooden spoons, a worrying get-out clause, a halves logjam, uncertainty around key forwards and an untried coach. Yet the Wests Tigers have genuine reasons for optimism in 2024.
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