The fend that turned Crichton into NRL’s best defensive centre
It was a moment that left Stephen Crichton “stung” and “burnt”, but one that moulded him into the star he is today. See how a stiff left-arm from Waqa Blake changed Crichton’s career.
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How captain Crichton is raising the standard at Belmore
The decision to appoint Stephen Crichton as skipper of the Bulldogs earlier this year raised some eyebrows, but now the triple premiership winner might just be the most influential captain in the NRL.
Burton’s final pitch for Origin promotion
If Blues selectors need one reason to pick Matt Burton for game two, his barrage of bombs for the Bulldogs would have Maroons players running scared.
NRL star’s incredible sportsmanship act
An NRL star is being praised for a classy act towards a rival player in a scary moment that silenced the stadium.
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Willie Mason explodes over Dogs drama
Canterbury Bulldogs premiership winner Willie Mason has given players complaining about training at the club a brutal reality check.
Every NRL club’s top prospects: Which stars scored early debuts?
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.
Bulldog walks out on club after brutal ‘punishment’
A Canterbury player has walked out on the club amid accusations he was made to wrestle more than 12 teammates as part of a training “punishment”.
Text message to spark mass Bulldogs exodus
A recent text message doing the rounds suggests up to eight – but closer to four – Bulldogs wanted out of the club. This is way coach Cameron Ciraldo won’t stand in their way, writes Brent Read.
NRL Run Home: Final ladder predicted, finals match-ups
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.
Booms and busts: Your NRL club’s best and worst of 2023
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.
Deep dive: Inside the battle for supremacy in western Sydney
Penrith may reign supreme as western Sydney’s powerhouse club but can Parramatta or even Canterbury and Wests Tigers challenge the Panthers’ dominance in 2024?
Bennett’s shock pitch to snare retired star
Tevita Pangai Jr’s bombshell retirement from the NRL shocked the sport last week, but the maligned former Bulldog is already getting attention to revive his career.
NRL giants: Who are the real heavy hitters?
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.
Conspiracy over NRL star’s sudden retirement
The sudden retirement of Tevita Pangai Jrr came as a shock to the NRL world, however one former great doesn’t think all is as it seems.
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