By Simon Chapman and Sam Worthington Of all the NRL players fighting at Battle on the Reef, Sonny Bill Williams reckons Junior Paulo is the only current part-timer who could go all-in and make it work. Speaking with Wide World of Sports ahead of the fight night at the Townsville …
Read More »Penrith lose young star on NRL grand final eve
Penrith have lost one of their best young prospects – and a member of their grand final squad – on the eve of the big game, to Newcastle. Speedy winger Tom Jenkins, who scored five tries in his five top grade appearances for the club this season, has agreed to …
Read More »NRL strips role from legend’s son with icon honoured
Parramatta Eels legend Peter Sterling could be set to take the stage on NRL grand final day with Clive Churchill’s son Rod to be stripped of the honour of presenting the medal named in his father’s honour. Churchill’s comments about Latrell Mitchell, which came to light in recent weeks, have …
Read More »Pangai’s shock claim that NRL ‘forced on me’
Retiring Bulldogs star Tevita Pangai Junior has revealed he didn’t grow up wanting to play rugby league, as he prepares for his next chapter as a full-time boxer. The prop shocked the rugby league world last week when he announced to his teammates that he’d be retiring at the end …
Read More »How a beanie turned tragedy into family’s NRL triumph
* Madison Callander is the daughter of the late Matt Callander, who died of brain cancer in 2017. But not before he put the wheels in motion for one of the NRL’s finest achievements. This is Maddy’s story. Rugby league loves a rivalry. Some may say, it’s what the game …
Read More »Split decision rocks NRL judiciary as verdict given
UPDATE: Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh has been found guilty of contrary conduct towards a match official by the NRL judiciary following his foul-mouthed spray. The match review committee charged Walsh with contrary conduct on Monday but referred the matter straight to the judiciary for grading on Tuesday night. With …
Read More »Dogs lashed for ‘not NRL standard’ performance
Sonny Bill Williams has ripped the Bulldogs middle forwards for showing “not NRL standard” footy after a poor performance against Cronulla. The Sharks ran out 48-10 winners, and were leading 30-4 at half time. The former Bulldog was critical of the side’s work in defence with Cronulla scoring several tries …
Read More »Eels star fighting allegations stood down by NRL
Star Eels five-eighth Dylan Brown has been stood down by the NRL after he allegedly touched a woman without consent at a Sydney venue on Saturday night. The 22-year-old was charged with five counts of sexually touching a 20-year-old woman at the Golden Sheaf in Double Bay Brown was stood …
Read More »‘Awful’: Frightening scenes as NRL player has seizure
Frightening scenes hit Saturday night’s clash between the Raiders and Rabbitohs when Canberra forward Corey Harawira-Naera suffered a seizure, but he’s conscious, speaking and in the best care. The Raiders outlasted the Rabbitohs 33-26 at Sydney Olympic Park, but the win played out as a sub-story after the game was …
Read More »Retired star’s cameo sparks NRL comeback talk
Indigenous All Stars coach Ron Griffiths has urged clubs struggling with injuries in the forwards to throw a lifeline to retired journeyman Ryan James. James, 31, hung up his boots at the end of last season but made a cameo comeback for the Indigenous side in the 28-24 win over …
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