The Eel that got away: Parramatta reject’s rise to NSW star
A Parramatta junior, Haumole Olakau’atu only ever wanted to play for the Eels, but faced rejection after rejection. Now he’ll make his NSW debut as a Manly star instead.
A Parramatta junior, Haumole Olakau’atu only ever wanted to play for the Eels, but faced rejection after rejection. Now he’ll make his NSW debut as a Manly star instead.
Parramatta powers-that-be have begun organising interviews for the vacant head coaching role, with three high-profile assistants and a former Wallabies coach leading the pack. See the full list of candidates.
One of the most feared league players of the 1980s, Eric Grothe has made some startling revelations over the demons he has battled.
Eels premiership legend Eric Grothe has revealed he would fake injuries to get out of playing games at the height of his career, turning to drugs in a desperate attempt to ease crippling mental demons which plagued him long past his time in rugby league.
Super coach Wayne Bennett would have enjoyed watching young Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa go to work against England, writes PAMELA WHALEY.
We analysed the bottom nine, but now it’s time to predict which teams in the top eight will be great again, and who is in danger of slipping out of NRL finals contention in 2024.
Uncertainty around Josh Addo-Carr’s Bulldogs future is growing, with a third NRL club showing interest in the NSW Blues speedster following talk of a Parramatta player swap.
The Eels had been pretty quiet on the signing front for 2023 but the club has reportedly set a potentially bombshell plan for a superstar.
South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou is under the pump this off-season as he attempts to unite a fractured club, and show he’s in control of some big personalities.
The Broncos were Queensland’s great NRL hope in 2023, with the Cowboys, Titans and Dolphins falling behind. We investigate which Sunshine State clubs can reverse their fortunes in 2024.
The Bulldogs’ pre-season backline battle will be hotly contested, with a young star re-signing with the club before hitting the open market on November 21. See the latest transfer news.
Eels forward Andrew Davey has announced he has retired from the NRL, effective immediately after advice from medical experts.
The NRL has consulted several club bosses and commentators about two alternative changes to the sin-bin rule to combat foul play in 2024.
From Japan to the Netherlands, Hawaii and Ho Chi Minh City, a host of high-profile NRL players are enjoying their off-season at all corners of the globe, with one even popping the question.
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