Late Mail: Trbojevic ruled out, Parra make changes
Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic will not play against the Raiders, while the Parramatta Eels have made two changes to their starting line-up. UPDATED MAIL HERE
Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic will not play against the Raiders, while the Parramatta Eels have made two changes to their starting line-up. UPDATED MAIL HERE
The Wests Tigers have completed a sensational fightback, with Api Koroisau securing the matchwinner to hand the Dolphins a third-straight defeat.
Two injured stars got on separate flights to Melbourne – one went to support his teammates during their NRL loss, the other flew down as a guest of Louis Vuitton for the F1 race.
Only four players remain from Cameron Ciraldo’s round one Bulldogs team from two years ago. It’s just one example of why Parramatta fans should have hope for better days ahead under Jason Ryles, writes David Riccio.
Payne Haas terrorised the Cowboys in a performance which could put an extra dent in the Broncos salary cap should the sought-after prop choose to head to free agency.
With injury concerns and their worst start to a season since 2016, the Panthers are in unfamiliar territory as they aim to arrest the worst defence in the NRL. DAVID RICCIO reveals their six burning issues.
With rugby league in the middle of a slew of high-profile breakups, we take a look at some of the messiest NRL divorces revealing what went wrong between the parties – plus a bonus soundtrack.
Ron Gibbs knows what it is like to be booed by his own supporters at Brookvale Oval, and the Manly legend has a word of advice for any Sea Eagles fans who plan to sledge Daly Cherry-Evans on Sunday.
Better known as the ‘football whisperer’, Joe Wehbe wields power in the lives of the NRL’s elite – including Daly Cherry-Evans. BRENT READ delves into his influence over rugby league and some of the biggest contract decisions in the game.
ARLC boss Peter V’landys is unbothered that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called this year’s federal election for May 3 – the same weekend as the NRL’s hugely popular Magic Round in Brisbane.
Gold Coast fullback Keano Kini’s season is in limbo, with Kiwi star set to undergo delicate neck surgery that will sideline him for at least four months.
Wayne Bennett has proven once again he’s the toughest man in rugby league to replace, with Kristian Woolf and the Dolphins his latest victim. It leaves the Redcliffe side with a mountain to climb, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
It’s become one of the most drama-filled player exits ever, but Manly owner Scott Penn has insisted the club did everything possible to keep Daly Cherry-Evans, defending their handling of the contract saga. SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire is ramping up plans to lock down one of his star outside-backs on a new deal with an increased priced tag. That and more in Sport Confidential.
Penrith players struggled without big guns Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards, but one Panthers star still managed the best score on the park. Here’s five things we learned from Thursday night’s footy.
Premierships aren’t won in March, but the Penrith dynasty looks on shaky ground. The Panthers were dealt their third-straight defeat courtesy of the rampant Rabbitohs, with Brian To’o among the injured casualties.
Daly Cherry-Evans said his reason for broadcasting his cryptic decision to leave Manly was to avoid the inevitable scrutiny. Boy, did his plan backfire. See which teams are in and out as coaches weigh in on signing DCE.
As the boss of NSW Racing and chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission Peter V’landys has juggled two of sport’s most difficult jobs, but he is now contemplating stepping back from one of those roles.
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans has formally declined the Sea Eagles’ two year contract extension as the club turns its attention to three high-profile halfback replacements. See the full hit list.
NRL favourite Matty Bowen has claimed footy fans are dreaming if they think the North Queensland team are going to see a grand final this season.
The battle for the Broncos No.9 jersey continues to intensify, after staving off poaching bids to retain the signature of a Queensland under-19s star. See the latest transfer news.
Reece Walsh’s form has been under intense scrutiny from critics and even himself. But coach Michael Maguire has revealed the superstar’s invaluable in-game trait strengthening the Broncos. WATCH the video
Is Reece Walsh a rock star, footballing genius or over-hyped? The jury is out on the Brisbane Broncos fullback and some of the game’s greatest players have delivered their verdict.
The Dragons have scored a huge win under new coach Nathan Cross, with star fullback Teagan Berry shunning offers from rivals to stay loyal to the club. NRLW SIGNINGS NEWS
It’s rugby league’s version of batting after Bradman. Succeeding Wayne Bennett comes with a long list of casualties, with Kristian Woolf the latest to struggle in the hot seat. See the shock figures behind the NRL’s cursed job.
With whispers coming out of both Manly and Daly Cherry-Evans’ camps, it’s hard to separate the facts from fiction, writes Matty Johns, but one thing is for certain – the Sea Eagles have made a costly mistake.
Rugby league fans were left with more questions than answer as Daly Cherry-Evans and Manly tried to explain their sides of the biggest news story in rugby league. We decode both sides of the spin.
SuperCoach position updates are just around the corner with at least 11 players gunning for dual status, including a soon-to-be popular Gold Coast cheapie.
Broncos backline ace Kotoni Staggs is set to return from a hip flexor injury for the Battle of Brisbane, with an in-form centre to make way.
Daly Cherry-Evans’ impending Manly exit has made him a priceless premiership commodity for several NRL clubs in their relentless pursuit of a title. PAMELA WHALEY analyses every team’s premiership window.
