Tedesco and Edwards in battle to be Blues No.1
James Tedesco has shown that age is just a number as the former Blues skipper continues to put pressure on Dylan Edwards for the NSW fullback spot.
Roosters
‘Ridiculous’: NRL farce torn to absolute shreds
Rugby league commentators are calling for change after noticing a farcical trend about the NRL at the start of this year’s season.
Inside story: How Billy Walters was dragged into Leniu-JT blow-up
Johnathan Thurston wasn’t the only one who copped a spray from Spencer Leniu on Friday night. Peter Badel reveals who else the fiery Roosters prop had in his sights at Suncorp Stadium.
Why Leniu has full support of Rooster boss Nick Politis
Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis has defended Spencer Leniu over his spat with Johnathan Thurston, giving the controversial forward a licence to continue showing “honesty and passion.”
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‘Went into my shell’: Young gun’s reality check
Siua Wong was supposed to be the next big thing after bursting onto the scene in 2023, but it took some honest words from Trent Robinson to get him firing again.
Where to for DCE? The two clubs that make sense for Manly skipper
The Daly Cherry-Evans rumour mill is in overdrive over where he lands in 2026. For DAVID RICCIO, there’s only two clubs that make sense for the veteran Manly halfback.
Titans finally give Hasler reason to smile in 2025
Hasler might be the hardest marker in rugby league but winger Jojo Fifita confirmed the veteran mentor had departed from tradition after the best defensive performance of his tenure.
Roosters could get double boost for Titans clash
The Roosters could get two key forwards back on Friday as they lick their wounds following last week’s bruising loss.
Awkward, hostile reception waiting for Fifita after Roosters snub
David Fifita could come face-to-face with the Sydney Roosters powerbrokers that tried to sign him as angry fans are set to make his Allianz Stadium return a torturous one after his infamous Tricolours backflip.
‘Already torn’: Warriors’ incredible courage
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck somehow ignored serious injury to produce an all-time moment of magic in the Warriors’ narrow win over the Roosters.
‘Hopefully he doesn’t go to the Bunnies’: Tedesco urges Smith switch
Sydney Roosters skipper James Tedesco has implored the Roosters to hold onto hooker Brandon Smith and unleash him at his best position when he returns from injury.
Buzz: How bookie, concreter helped produce NRL’s biggest upset
In the same week that one player signed the richest deal in rugby league history, it was a battling concreter and a bookmaker’s clerk on reserve grade wages that helped orchestrate the biggest NRL upset in years, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
‘I’m stoked’: Smith comments to inflame fans
Sidelined hooker Brandon Smith didn’t hold back his love for his “favourite team” in comments that will enrage the Sydney Roosters.
Insane final 10 minutes as Roosters clinch ‘upset of year’
The Roosters looked set for the “upset of the year”. Then Nathan Cleary and Penrith threatened an all-time comeback. Watch how it unfolded — and get the latest on Penrith’s costly loss.
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