The seeds for Ben Hunt’s shock switch to the Broncos may have been sewn when Kevin Walters attended his 300th game celebrations amid the fallout from his shock release bid. Brent Read revealed on Triple M that Hunt has likely played the last of his 116 games for the Dragons, with a stop at the … [Read more…]
The Broncos are set to sign wantaway Dragons skipper Ben Hunt on a short-term deal for the remainder of the 2023 season after he formalises a release from St George Illawarra. The Daily Telegraph reported Hunt is set to be granted a release from the Dragons as early as Monday to make an immediate switch … [Read more…]
While the south aren’t letting the tyranny of distance get in their way, teams from north of Mackay have a real advantage this time. Catch the day one action LIVE from 8am on Saturday. See the schedule. Usually on the road south at this time of the year, a record 26 from eight associations from … [Read more…]
In one of the best kept secrets in the history of rugby league, the Titans pulled off a massive coup to land proven winner Des Hasler. But just how did they keep it all under wraps? I know the date because it was also the day News Corp broke news that former Manly coach Des … [Read more…]
State of Origin game two could have a number of ramifications for club sides heading into Round 17 as teams weigh up whether to rest certain stars. Queensland hooker Ben Hunt has confirmed he will back up for the Dragons, while Blues centre Tom Trbojevic will miss the rest of the season due to a … [Read more…]
The Titans have dropped a bombshell announcing Justin Holbrook will depart the Titans immediately with Des Hasler signing on as head coach for the 2024 season and beyond. Gold Coast made the shock announcement on Thursday morning, explaining the club wants to “move in a new direction”. “We are grateful to Justin for his contribution … [Read more…]
NRL stars Justin Olam and Felise Kaufusi returned to the field from their respective concussion and suspension, while Waqa Blake is also back in action. Manly’s teen prodigy Latu Fainu had his best game to date in New South Wales Cup, steering feeder side Blacktown to their biggest win of the season. The 18-year-old made … [Read more…]
Former Blues representative Ryan Girdler has thrown his support behind Nicho Hynes as New South Wales coach Brad Fittler contemplates who will replace Nathan Cleary at halfback. Cleary suffered a hamstring injury in Penrith’s win over the Dragons last weekend and will miss Game II of Origin in Brisbane. Watch every game of every round … [Read more…]
History shows the Knights’ Adam O’Brien and the Titans’ Justin Holbrook are coaching for their futures over the next month. The sides have only won more games this season (five) than the Tigers and Dragons (three) – both of which have sacked their coaches in the past 12 months. O’Brien and Holbrook took over their … [Read more…]
The Gold Coast Titans are in a form slump and have developed a reputation for choking, but coach Justin Holbrook insists he’s not under pressure to keep his job. Gold Coast Titans coach Justin Holbrook has rejected suggestions he is under mounting pressure to keep his job. The Titans will head into Thursday night’s clash … [Read more…]