‘I was an alcoholic’: NRL grand final hero’s shock confession
Former Raiders and Maroons star Steve Jackson has opened up on his battle with alcohol, revealing a moment with his then 12-year-old son was the catalyst to stop drinking.
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Raiders close in on Panthers back-rower
Zac Hosking is on the verge of an immediate switch as the Raiders look to stiffen up their back-row stocks. This week’s FULL Sport Confidential column inside.
Will new recruits push Bulldogs pup out of the kennel?
They’re the NRL’s one-time next big things, teen prodigies and first graders in the making. PAUL CRAWLEY looks at where some of rugby league’s best rookies have landed.
Recruit rater: Benchwarmer set to join NRL elite
He was a huge part of Penrith’s premiership three-peat but now steps into a make-or-break role. We reveal the 13 signings set to make a big difference in 2024.
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Blunt question as clubs meet with Abdo over funding crisis
A desperately-needed resolution could not be secured as the clubs met with NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo.
Pay wars: Stars hit out at NRL’s low-ball offer
Kangaroos hooker Harry Grant has joined the chorus of criticism aimed at the NRL, claiming headquarters is low-balling the players who put their bodies on the line every game.
Think of the fans: Clubs urge players to back trade window
NRL clubs have urged players to consider the fans and support a proposed trade window to bring an end to contracted players signing with other teams.
Maguire lands new coaching gig
Michael Maguire has secured a new role in the NRL as he moves on from a horror stint at the Wests Tigers.
Market Watch: Cowboys lock down Origin star
The Cowboys have staved off interest from rival clubs to keep a star forward in North Queensland for another year — keep up with all the latest signing news.
Free agency frenzy: will grand finalists be ripped apart?
Parramatta is facing a nightmare off-season with a host of off-contract stars adding more pain to the team’s grand final nightmare. See which clubs having the biggest headaches inside.
Download your Penrith Panthers ‘premiers’ poster
To celebrate the Penrith’s historic grand final victory we have created the ultimate souvenir for every Panthers fan. Download it here.
Buzz: Punters short-changed after ‘unusual’ GF betting plunge
There was a late deluge of money for an obscure betting market in Sunday’s grand final – but the sting didn’t pay off, writes Phil Rothfield.
NRL signings: Where the 2022 schoolboys are going
NRL signing news: Your guide to where the schoolboys of 2022 are going from the Langer Trophy and GPS First XV competitions – along with some top notch AIC talent.
Eels address ‘outside noise’ that threatens to derail season
The Eels have been told to ‘get the hell out of Sydney’ to stop the outside noise from burying their grand final hopes – and they’ve come up with a $100k plan to do just that.
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