NRL Round 7 tips: Experts split over game of the round
There is a hint of desperation ahead as competition heavyweights prepare to clash in the game of the round. EXPERT TIPS AND ROUND 7 BURNING ISSUES.
Dragons
Dragons’ shock Origin coach bid, English star snubs NRL
The Dragons’ chase for a new head coach has ramped up – and one big name was on the hit list. Plus, an English star turns his back on a Tigers move in SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Dragons rejected as ‘obvious’ coach snubbed
The Dragons have been accused of overlooking a prime coaching candidate after it was revealed Billy Slater had been approached.
Dragons axing is too painful to watch
The drawn-out sacking of Dragons coach Anthony Griffin has become too painful to watch – and we should have seen it coming from day one.
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Mary stirs Dugan debate as Dragons roll on
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Widdop in car accident before Dragons match
GARETH Widdop revealed he was involved in a car accident — in which his vehicle was written off — before leading the Dragons to victory against the Warriors.
RTS sees mentor Mini as big captaincy influence
ROOKIE captain Roger Tuivasa-Scheck says his leadership of the Warriors will be moulded from former Roosters teammate and mentor, Anthony Minichiello.
Buzz: No place for thugs in NRL
BLOG WITH BUZZ: Round three was an uprecedented round for NRL thuggery. PHIL ROTHFIELD says there’s no place for that kind of behaviour in rugby league.
Do teams win after they sack their coach?
WHEN your coach gets sacked, you win the next week. That’s how the old saying goes. But is there any truth to it?
Full squads: Round 4 NRL teams
CHECK out the full Round 4 NRL team lists plus expert SuperCoach analysis from Tom Sangster and Rikki-Lee Arnold.
Why did NRL wait for concussion crackdown?
NRL clubs at the centre of the concussion crackdown are entitled to ask why it was left until after round three for Todd Greenberg to draw his line in the sand.
You and $140,000 is a Perfect match
THREE rounds down — and no winner! That means the Perfect 8 jackpot is $140,000! Play Perfect 8 for FREE. Takes just minutes to register, even quicker to select your “Perfect” side.
They’re back! Title campaign revitalised
THE Sea Eagles shocked the Cowboys to revitalise and reinvigorate their premiership campaign. Check out how every team fared in the NRL Lowdown.
What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh
WHAT’S THE BUZZ II: When “Hollywood” grabbed Sterlo, the Tigers’ coaching choice, Leilua’s Origin weakness and Tim Simona gives a little back.
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