NRL

Luke Brooks celebrated his first NRL finals appearance with a win, one year after departing Wests Tigers.
NRL
Glenn Valencich

Wests Tigers jab ‘disloyal’ ex-players in rare Luke Brooks statement

The NRL’s bottom side has taken a bizarre shot at their former stars during the finals.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Victor Radley of the Roosters reacts to an injury during the round 26 NRL match between Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders at Allianz Stadium, on September 01, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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NRL
Jasper Bruce

NRL TEAMS: Premiership Rooster to make miraculous finals return

Sydney have named one of their stars to make his return from injury as the Sea Eagles rule out one of their strike weapons for their sudden death match.

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Nicho Hynes after losing the NRL Qualifying Final match between Melbourne Storm and Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park.
NRL
Scott Bailey

‘That is their problem’: Hynes hits back at calls to axe him

The under-fire Cronulla halfback has revealed what he has done to deal with the endless criticism of his game after another Sharks finals fail.

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The Dragons CEO has stepped down.
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NRL
Ben McClellan

Major shake-up at the Dragons after woeful end to season

St George Illawarra will have a significant change in its leadership for 2025.

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Josh Addo-Carr will front the NRL integrity unit in the wake of his positive roadside drug tests. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
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NRL
Jasper Bruce

Next step in Addo-Carr drug saga revealed

Canterbury football boss Gus Gould says Josh Addo-Carr is ‘still protesting his innocence’ over his two positive roadside drug tests for cocaine.

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PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: James Tedesco of the Roosters looks on during the NRL Qualifying Final match between Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters at BlueBet Stadium on September 13, 2024 in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
NRL
Scott Bailey

Roosters captain slams reporters in fiery press conference

‘Honestly, I am sick and tired of hearing about it from you guys. It’s all you talk about.’

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Nathan Cleary was on fire for Penrith and Josh Addo-Carr's future is uncertain.
Sport
Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll

The one thing about NRL drug scandals that really irk me

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: The Josh Addo-Carr saga is a learning lesson for all players and, while it almost sucked all the oxygen out of the opening weekend of finals, we found out who the real contenders are.

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Videos from the scene showed a man with blood coming from his mouth, while another had blood on his jersey.
NRL
Rhiannon Lewin

Violent brawl erupts inside Accor Stadium after Manly’s upset win

A man has been taken to hospital.

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Reed Mahoney of the Bulldogs reacts after a missed field goal by Matt Burton.
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NRL
Ben McClellan and Jasper Bruce

Bulldogs’ horror week ends in misery

Canterbury will be wondering what went wrong as they were chased down by Manly in an epic sudden death NRL final after leading for the majority of the game.

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The Cowboys celebrate after sinking the Newcastle Knights in the NRL qualifying final.
NRL
Joel Gould

Cowboys’ secret revealed, and they’re all doing it at the same time

‘It is a personal obligation to the team.’

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Nathan Cleary admits he’s been embarrassed by all his injury woes.
NRL
George Clarke, AAP

Nathan Cleary makes ‘embarrassing’ admission

‘It’s been frustrating. But I just had to get over it.’

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Trent Robinson was furious with the decision.
NRL
Harrison Reid

NRL coach unloads on veteran referee: ‘Can’t get that wrong’

‘That is one of the worst calls ever. Dumbfounded.’

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Experienced winger Josh Addo-Carr will not feature for Canterbury in their NRL final with Manly. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
NRL
Ben Sutton

Phil Gould responds after Josh Addo-Carr returns second positive drugs test

The Bulldogs superstar faces an uncertain future following the shock news.

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Josh Addo-Carr.
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NRL
Ben McClellan

NRL bombshell as star returns second positive drug test

Josh Addo-Carr’s NRL career hangs by a thread after he allegedly tested positive for cocaine for a second time and is now facing a fine police over the scandal.

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Bradman Best has been sidelined with injury.
NRL
Scott Bailey and Jasper Bruce

New details on Knights star’s injury

Newcastle are sweating on Bradman Best’s hamstring injury as they determine if he will be able to play any part in the NRL finals campaign.

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