NRL

Nelson Asofa-Solomona was sin-binned in the first minute.
NRL
Ben McClellan

Shock sin-bin call in opening minute

Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s first tackle of the night proved costly with the Storm enforcer sin-binned seconds after the opening whistle blew.

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Willie Mason is predicting fireworks from the opening kick-off between Storm and Roosters.
NRL
Ben Sutton

Willie Mason predicting explosive start to prelim final

‘We’re going to see a collision and it’s going to be massive.’

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Kevin Walters and Dave Donaghy have spoken about the former’s sacking.
NRL
Warren Barnsley

Voice wavering and holding back tears, Kevvie reflects on rollercoaster time at Broncos

Events leading up to the coach’s sacking have been revealed - but key questions remain.

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Broncos Coach Kevin Walters has been sacked.
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NRL
Ben McClellan

Broncos sack Kevin Walters after disastrous 2024 campaign

Kevin Walters has coached his last game for Brisbane after paying the price for their stunning fall from NRL grand finalists to also-rans.

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Nicho Hynes will need to play out of his skin against the Panthers.
NRL
Kiersten Duke

The stat no Shark fan should read

Cronulla will need to play the game of their lives to upset Penrith but one piece of unwanted history looms large.

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Video
Dylan Edwards has been voted the best fullback by NRL players.
NRL
Scott Bailey

Best NRL fullback revealed in player poll

One team has dominated the players union 2024 Dream Team as the premier No.1 from a field of strong contenders was chosen.

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Josh Addo-Carr has been issued with a breach notice by the NRL.
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NRL
Ben McClellan

Major development in Addo-Carr case

The NRL has revealed its next course of action after the Bulldogs star’s positive drug tests.

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Kalyn Ponga has ruled himself out of end-of-season Test selection for Australia. )
NRL
Scott Bailey

Ponga makes shock NRL career call

Kalyn Ponga has dropped a bombshell decision on the eve of the NRL preliminary finals.

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Peter V’landys has hit back at the AFL’s big claim.
NRL
Ben Sutton

Peter V’landys hits back at ‘delusional’ AFL claim

‘It’s a ridiculous statement to make because it’s certainly ill-informed.’

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Mark 'Spudd' Carroll after being felled in the 1997 finals.
Sport
Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll

The baffling concussion-related condition I’m suffering

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: My battle with CTE is getting worse and is affecting me in a way I never thought it would. The issue reared its ugly head again in the Roosters-Sea Eagles semifinal.

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There were contrasting crowds at the two big finals in Sydney on Friday night.
AFL
Ben Sutton

NRL ‘embarrassed’ as AFL claim big win in code war

The contrast between Friday night’s two finals paint a bleak picture for rugby league.

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PNG are expected to be announced as the NRL's 19th team.
NRL
Joel Gould and Jacob Shteyman

PNG NRL team will be a game changer for region

Anthony Albanese has revealed ‘the final details’ of government funding for PNG ‘s NRL bid has been reached as a league great pushes for another South Pacific nation to enter the competition.

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Nicho Hynes is a man under pressure.
NRL
Jasper Bruce

Coach’s simple message for under-fire Shark

Craig Fitzgibbon has hit out at critics of Nicho Hynes as the Sharks face a humiliating straight sets NRL finals exit.

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Josh Papali’i of the Raiders is being investigated.
NRL
Matt Shrivell

NRL star allegedly involved ‘Mad Monday’ rampage

An NRL star is being investigated by police after allegedly behaving aggressively, smashing glasses and refusing to leave his club’s licensed premises. 

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Josh Addo-Carr deserves a second chance.
Sport
Kiersten Duke

Why Josh Addo-Carr deserves a second chance

Rugby league loves a redemption story so here is why we should not be turning our backs on the Foxx just yet.

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