Maguire’s Broncos sound ominous warning with Roosters rout
Michael Maguire’s hard-edge style has paid instant dividends for the Broncos, who sounded an ominous title warning with a thumping season-opening win over the Roosters.
Michael Maguire’s hard-edge style has paid instant dividends for the Broncos, who sounded an ominous title warning with a thumping season-opening win over the Roosters.
With Mitchell Moses facing over a month on the sidelines, it spells further trouble for the Eels in their pursuit to retain Dylan Brown, who now has the chance to ignite even more interest as Parramatta’s chief playmaker.
Reuben Cotter has outlined how North Queensland can expose Manly’s mammoth pack on Saturday evening while backing rookie halfback Tom Duffy to shine in his first NRL opportunity.
The Mastermind is making big SuperCoach moves with J’Maine Hopgood returning to the fold for a third season and loading in a Broncos cheapie many have written off. See his updated team.
A Roosters Queensland rookie has suffered a massive scare on the eve of their season opener against the Broncos, being admitted to hospital with a mystery illness after coughing up blood. See the full SPORT CONFIDENTIAL.
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.
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.
A famous Parramatta Eels feeder club which has produced some of the NRL’s biggest names has withdrawn two senior teams from competitions, in a move the NSWRL has labelled “damaging to the whole game”.
NRL SuperCoaches face a complicated month of trading as cheapies peak and fallen keepers bottom out. The Mastermind has you covered.
Wayne Bennett has had enough of contract sagas and has called on the NRL to take a leaf out of the AFL’s book when it comes to player transfers.
The Daly Cherry-Evans saga has reached state parliament, with the Member for Manly calling for the famous Corso to be renamed in honour of the Sea Eagles star. WATCH THE VIDEO.
From Penrith to the Knights, to St Marys and back at the Panthers, it’s been a wild year for Tom Jenkins, who bet on himself and won. Here’s how he made it back to first grade in just three weeks.
