‘Is that what it’s come to?’: NRL’s lost the plot
The Parramatta Eels have held off a valiant North Queensland side but it wasn’t without a massive call that left fans scratching their heads.
The Parramatta Eels have held off a valiant North Queensland side but it wasn’t without a massive call that left fans scratching their heads.
He started the week with a record win in Wests Tigers colours but Joe Ofahengaue’s week has turned into a nightmare for Parramatta.
Parramatta was one minute from being left hanging by Wests Tigers again as the squabble over Joe Ofahengaue reached comical levels.
Brad Arthur says he is relieved he can start “being a dad again” after his son Jake left Parammatta in a surprise mid-season switch.
Lionel Potter was a man who wrote his way out of Parramatta Jail and into South Sydney history – with a bit of NFL notoriety for good measure, writes Paul Kent.
Mackay has played a pivotal role in the survival of the NRL season, and the regional city has now earned the right to host permanent fixtures each year.
The NRL admits Jarome Luai should have been penalised for an illegal move at a crucial point in Saturday night’s semi-final.
Melbourne Storm are renowned for their brutal pre-seasons. Players vomit in anticipation of it. A couple have been carted off in ambulances. You’ve been warned, Broncos players.
We should be talking about the high quality, toughness and brutality of a good old-fashioned finals showdown. Instead an age-old problem continues to rear its ugly head, says Phil Rothfield.
The NRL is reportedly looking into Penrith after controversy erupted over some late drama in their nailbiting win over the Eels.
It was a game for the ages and touted as one of the best of the NRL season. Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels semi-final in pictures.
A moment just behind the play has left Eels fans fuming all over again after it appeared Mitchell Moses was taken out at a key moment.
There may have only been two tries during Saturday evening’s second semi-final in Mackay, but it was anything but dour.
The truth of the biggest controversy to rock the NRL finals has been uncovered, but Eels coach Brad Arthur is still absolutely seething.
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