‘Archaic’ rule Flanno must negate to be next Dragons coach
Shane Flanagan has made a last pitch to help the Dragons, but he still has a significant hurdle to overcome – the club’s archaic boardroom rules on coach appointments.
Opinion
Buzz: Radio boss steps in to end Johns feud
The rift between NRL brothers Matty and Andrew Johns is worse than many think and their boss will step in to solve it, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Mystery as Gould backflips on Flanagan
Phil Gould appears to have done an Olympic class backflip on Shane Flanagan and the reasons for his about-face are hard to understand, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Hynes puts Origin hopes aside to deliver inspiring message
Just days out from his final audition for a NSW starting jersey, Nicho Hynes was more focused on changing lives than saving the Blues’ Origin series, writes BRENT READ.
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Kent: Storm’s silent worrier more important than ever
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Maguire’s best chance to keep wolves from the door
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Expert predictions: Does anyone think the Broncos can play finals?
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Buzz: The most overpaid players in the NRL
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Buzz: The player Dolphins want above everyone else
Forget about Reece Walsh or Kalyn Ponga. Buzz reveals the player the Redcliffe Dolphins have at the very top of their recruitment wish list.
NRL clubs fear becoming ‘story of the year’
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Kent: Forgotten chapter of Raper’s legend
Johnny Raper took his setbacks with a laugh and enjoyed more days in his life than most could realise. As we farewelled Chook this week, one of those tales resurfaced, PAUL KENT writes.
Can Reynolds carry Broncos on his back and save a city?
Adam Reynolds is one of rugby league’s coolest cats – he will want to be as he faces the challenge of leading a Broncos side who look totally lost without him, says ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Why are the Dragons hiding Jack de Belin?
Jack de Belin is not scared of a microphone; so why are the Dragons so scared of letting him speak into one, asks David Riccio.
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