NRL Early Mail: Fresh injury grounds Turbo
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic is in heavy doubt for the clash with Melbourne next Sunday after suffering a knee injury against Parramatta Eels.
Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic is in heavy doubt for the clash with Melbourne next Sunday after suffering a knee injury against Parramatta Eels.
Adam Doueihi has been injured in warm up and won’t play, with both the Wests Tigers and New Zealand Warriors pulling big pre-game changes.
Manly fans started the day worrying about the impact the Daly Cherry-Evans saga would have on the club, but walked away from their win against the Eels more concerned about a knee injury to Tom Trbojevic. DEAN RITCHIE reports from the hill.
There’s no question Reed Mahoney has talent, but it’s the reckless antics in his game that’s going to cost the Bulldogs, and potentially cost him a spot in the team. He needs to pull his head in before it’s too late, writes BUZZ ROTHFIELD.
A surprise call by Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds will mean the club needs to do some fancy financial footwork if they’re going to retain the bulk of their off-contract roster.
The Roosters can’t sit back and wait for Sam Walker to return. BUZZ ROTHFIELD reveals the halves shake-up Trent Robinson needs to make to get the best out of his team, plus more in his highlights and lowlights.
Reed Mahoney will be free to play next week after escaping suspension, but the same can’t be said about one of his teammates. Meanwhile, a Dragons forward is facing a multiple weeks on the sideline after a crusher tackle.
Josh Papalii somehow escaped a punishment for a moment of madness where he physically contacted the referee. The NRL doesn’t want the bunker to over-police games, but that can’t come at the expense of allowing ill-discipline, writes FATIMA KDOUH.
Jake Clifford says the best is yet to come from the Cowboys after starring in the side’s thrilling 30-20 victory over the Raiders. Read what Clifford and Rob Derby had to say in the sheds after the game.
Cowboys coach Todd Payten has called for greater consistency in NRL officiating after his side’s 30-20 triumph over the Canberra Raiders in Townsville. Find out what he had to say.
Titans fullback Keano Kini was the club’s best player in 2024, now he is facing a long road back to the NRL following a spinal injury which nearly left him paralysed.
The NRL gone too far in seeking to silence legitimate criticism of refereeing blunders, the next Konstas v Bumrah battle in Australia is booked, another 10-year NRL deal in the works and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.
And then there was one. The Canterbury Bulldogs are the NRL’s only undefeated team after four rounds, moving to the top of the ladder for the first time in nine-years, after rattling the Sharks at home.
The Bulldogs put together an epic defensive performance to beat the Sharks, with a surprise star stealing the show. Here are 10 SuperCoach takeaways from Super Saturday.
Cowboys coach Todd Payten can breathe a sigh of relief, as North Queensland held off a late Raiders fightback to secure their first win of the season.
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
Parramatta’s Jack Williams is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines while a Tigers star has been ruled out. SEE THE LATEST TEAM NEWS HERE.
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has praised his team’s desperation in defence, as they pulled off a historic upset, securing back-to-back wins over the Storm for the first time since 1999.
Two weeks ago Phil Rothfield called Tony Mestrov about a rumour sweeping through rugby league circles about Daly Cherry-Evans. So why did the Manly boss lie?
The Manly Sea Eagles haven’t ruled out heading to market to replace Daly Cherry-Evans – but maybe the man they need is already at the club.
St George area police are investigating allegations of abuse by a junior rugby league assistant coach at Souths Juniors who didn’t even have a working-with-children permit.
Manly CEO Tony Mestrov has broken his silence on Daly Cherry-Evans’ exit from the club revealing how and when he learned of his club captain’s plans – and the tough questions he had to answer from those closest to him.
The Brisbane Broncos and Dolphins look set to lose key forwards for upcoming matches after the NRL MRC handed down some big bans following the Battle of Brisbane.
The Broncos muscled their way to victory over the Dolphins on Friday night, but one member of the starting side might be struggling to hold onto his spot in the team after a lacklustre effort.
Seven years, four clubs and two codes after he made his NRL debut at the Broncos, Gehamat Shibasaki is finally delivering on the talent that he displayed as a junior.
The Broncos’ centre pairing of star Kotoni Staggs and the unheralded Gehamat Shibasaki sucker-punched the dismal Dolphins to reclaim Battle for Brisbane bragging rights.
The Bennett Curse is in full swing at the Dolphins, and after four straight defeats to start 2025, it’s time for the Dolphins to make Daly Cherry-Evans an offer he can’t refuse, writes TRAVIS MEYN.
One of rugby league’s best revivals wrote a new chapter as some of the competition’s big guns failed to fire a shot. Recap an intriguing Friday Night Footy with the six things we learned.
Titans stars Jayden Campbell and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui have helped inspire their side to back-to-back wins, snapping a nine-year, 11 game losing streak to the Sydney Roosters.
Bombastic and boisterous, they changed the face of Sydney sports radio. Legendary broadcasters Greg ‘Hollywood’ Hartley and Peter ‘Zorba’ Peters have reconnected amid a wave of memories, barbs, tales and a bold whack at today’s game.
