Trip to Semi’s village, sand hill runs: Fiji’s inspiring World Cup prep
Fiji loom as a genuine World Cup’s threat, having soared up the world rankings. A torturous fitness regime, and reconnecting with “our people” has them ready to make their mark.
Bulldogs
‘You belted him’: Spat erupts on live TV
An NRL great and a veteran journalist have traded barbs live on air as the Canterbury Bulldogs drama continues to dominate the league.
The Agenda: Fan uprising pressures Bulldogs bosses
From Canterbury’s roster, the club’s internal review and the cultural problems which start at the top at Belmore, here are the six burning issues facing the Bulldogs ahead of season 2024.
Buzz’s 2023 NRL awards: ugliest feuds, best fight, ‘up yours’
Phil Rothfield looks back at the highs and lows, feuds and fade-outs, blunders and blow-ups after 27 rounds of the high drama that is rugby league. Check out the Monday Buzz season awards.
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‘We’ve got work to do’: Uninspired Knights limping into finals
If Newcastle are struggling so much offensively against teams at the wrong end of the table, imagine what it’s going to be like against the big guns in the finals.
‘Worst win in history’: Supporters cringe
The Knights managed to hold off the Bulldogs on Saturday evening to keep their dream of consecutive finals appearances alive.
Dead teams walking: What’s left in 2021 for also-rans?
Some NRL teams have suffered a nightmare 2021 campaign, but a premiership-winning coach insists there can be silver linings to be found at the end of a sorry season.
Ponga makes call on Knights future after crushing Watson exit
After the emotional exit of best mate Connor Watson, Knights star Kalyn Ponga has made up his mind about his future in Newcastle.
Transfer market: Bulldogs want Englishman to stay
Luke Thompson’s Canterbury teammates are hoping their English enforcer will remain a Bulldog, while the club is weighing up making a move for a former Origin playmaker.
Two clubs circling expensive Dogs star
The Bulldogs are willing to let one of their most highly-paid stars leave and two rivals can reportedly smell a cut-price deal.
Bellamy lifts lid on Storm rotation policy
While equalling a 46-year-old record on would be ‘nice’, Melbourne Storm have their eyes on the biggest prize of all.
Club boss questions NRL’s Covid double standard
A club boss has hit out at the plan to rush players out of Queensland, questioning why the NRL is dodging the World Cup but will risk a hasty repatriation to New South Wales.
The Tackle: Why it’s getting hard not to like the Sea Eagles
Manly are the team most fans love to hate but their blistering form is hard to ignore as they emerge as a dark horse for the premiership. Likes, Dislikes and votes from every match in round 22.
‘Out of control’: NRL kingpin bites back
A senior figure in the NRL has some strong words for coaches and other pundits who blame match officials for their teams’ underperformance.
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