NRL recruit branded a ‘$2 million mistake’
The Rabbitohs’ signing of Lewis Dodd has been labelled a “$2 million mistake” as he prepares to start at halfback for the first time.
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Keep or ditch in 2026? NRL stars facing an uncertain future
To keep or to ditch in 2026? That is the crucial question NRL clubs are racing to answer. We take a look at some of the players vying for a new deal and to determine if they should be re-signed or let go.
Worrying stat exposes Souths’ horror injury toll
South Sydney’s horror injury toll has been laid bare by one worrying stat, but there could be a silver lining in the coming weeks.
NRL Finals Predictor: Small portal opens for top four assault
Manly and the Warriors have thrown a spanner in the race to the NRL finals, as two heavyweights battle for a second bite of the cherry. We’ve crunched the numbers on the Ladder Predictor to determine who’s in and who’s out of finals contention.
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Lodge escapes punishment for tackle that sidelined Smith
Manly forward Matt Lodge will be free to play for the Sea Eagles after being cleared over the tackle that sidelined South Sydney hooker Brandon Smith with a knee injury.
Shock call on tackle that injured Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith was adamant that Matt Lodge’s tackle was an accident, and the match review committee has given its verdict.
‘Heart breaks’: NRL star’s fresh injury hell
A star Rabbitoh’s long-awaited return from injury lasted less than 40 minutes, with a commentator going postal on a Manly hip-drop tackle.
‘It would be crazy’: AJ looking forward to record-breaking party
Alex Johnston has confirmed he’s close to re-signing with the Rabbitohs while welcoming the prospect of a crazy on-field party to celebrate his looming record try haul.
Ponga’s season all-but over following foot injury
A shattered Kalyn Ponga has undergone surgery on a foot injury that will sideline him for the rest of the season – unless Newcastle make a remarkable late charge and qualify for the finals.
Papalli refuses to rule out playing against his beloved Raiders
Despite suggestions he would rather move overseas than play against the Raiders, Josh Papalii has refused to rule out signing with a rival NRL club for next season.
Walker reveals story behind NRL’s ‘dumbest’ act
Four years after the fact, Lachlan Lewis’ inexplicable brain snap remains one the strangest acts to happen on a rugby league field. Now Rabbitohs star Cody Walker has lifted the lid on the bizarre incident.
Winners, losers, near misses from NRL transfer window
Two clear winners emerged from the NRL’s June 30 deadline, while other clubs dug their heels in to keep departing players on their books. See the winners and losers from the transfer window.
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