Manly and the Warriors have thrown a spanner in the race to the NRL finals, as two heavyweights battle for a second bite of the cherry. We’ve crunched the numbers on the Ladder Predictor to determine who’s in and who’s out of finals contention.
It started with a query from a teammate. Then came the text message. This is the remarkable story of how Roosters and Maroons gun connected with his cousin Jay Toia, a defensive tackle with the Dallas Cowboys.
The billionaire petrol baron described as the Nick Politis of PNG rugby league has declared his innocence after ‘incorrect and defamatory’ allegations forced a corruption investigation into his business dealings.
The NRL have backed their match officials over two contentious calls that raised the ire of St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan in his post-game press conference.
Des Hasler let loose on the Gold Coast Titans squad before players started moving towards the showers and ice baths – that’s when cameras captured the real spray.
It was the controversial incident that lost Melbourne the game against Manly, but it’s since been revealed that Harry Grant had already been warned by the NRL for a similar offence just days beforehand. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Rugby union’s TV ratings on Channel 9 for the opening Test match of the Wallabies v British and Irish Lions series were annihilated by State of Origin.
The Warriors have launched a trans-Tasman assault on the Broncos after setting up a poaching program one of rugby league’s most fertile breeding grounds.
Titans forward Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster are among a number of top players in doubt this week. Full predicted team changes
Des Hasler has had some memorable blow-ups over the years, but this epic spray in the sheds after his side’s one-point loss to the Tigers is one of his best. The question is – will it be his last in charge of the Titans? WATCH THE VIDEO.
Another Queensland derby is in the books, but it’s the arrival of a premiership rival in one of south east Queensland’s most fertile regions which could become the hotbed of league’s next turf war.
In a landmark partnership, the Warriors will set up a new training academy in South East Queensland, a move which could see future stars cross the Tasman instead of joining the Broncos, Titans or Dolphins.
Dropped by the Maroons, criticised for derailing Manly’s season — Daly Cherry-Evans has been a human punching bag for much of this season, but a magic moment against the Storm reminded both his current and next club of his worth.
Tigers coach Benji Marshall labelled his side’s performance against the Titans as their “worst game” of the season despite being on the right end of a 21-20 scoreline.