All eyes were on the Dragons after Anthony Griffin’s sacking mid-week and they have responded by shooting out to a 14-6 lead over the Roosters. Powerhouse centre Moses Suli, who shifted back to his preferred left centre under interim coach Ryan Carr, out-lept Joseph Suaali’i to catch a bomb and run 95 metres to score. … [Read more…]
Roosters enforcer Victor Radley and the NRL is under fire after he was placed on report for an alleged headbutt in a melee sparked by a head slam on James Tedesco, but escaped the sin bin. In the 16th minute with the Dragons leading the Roosters 12-0, Zac Lomax was penalised for a head slam … [Read more…]
The Panthers are facing a selection headache with Ivan Cleary forced to pick between three impressive backrowers. The Roosters are dealing with an injury crisis in the halves with both Joey Manu and Sam Walker sidelined. Anthony Griffin is set to make a tough decision after benching Jayden Sullivan and failing to put him back … [Read more…]
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has suffered another embarrassing lowlight, showing why NSW coach Brad Fittler simply cannot pick him for State of Origin. See all the likes and dislikes for Round 11. Paul Crawley reveals his Round 11 likes and dislikes in his weekly column, The Tackle. DISLIKES TURBO SUFFERS ANOTHER EMBARRASSING LOWLIGHT Tom Trbojevic … [Read more…]
Nick Politis ensures the Sydney Roosters never go without anything, and now they’re playing like a team without desire. But its not too late to turn it around in 2023, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD. The Sydney Roosters are the most pampered team in the NRL. You walk into their new Centre of Excellence and the entrance … [Read more…]
Blues and Maroons jerseys are still up for grabs. DAVID RICCIO reveals who needs a big game to secure their spot in Game I. State of Origin: New South Wales coach Brad Fittler has refused to comment on who is likely to wear the number 6 jersey for the Blues, three weeks out from the … [Read more…]
The alarm bells are ringing for the Roosters after a 48-4 defeat at the hands of the Panthers on Friday night, with the play of captain James Tedesco coming under question. Arguably possessing one of the best rosters in the competition, the Tricolours have lost four of their past six games, averaging a meagre 11.66 … [Read more…]
The Panthers are tearing the Roosters to shreds in a 36-4 masterclass in home turf. Workhorse second-rower Scott Sorensen has had a hand in three of Penrith’s six tries, scoring a double and setting up another in a stunning first half. MATCH CENTRE: Panthers vs Roosters live score, stats, video Watch every game of every … [Read more…]
The Eels have locked up the services of boom forward J’maine Hopgood with a contract extension through until the end of the 2025 season. “J’maine Hopgood has extended with the Parramatta Eels until the end of the 2025 NRL season,” the Eels said in a statement. “The 23-year-old joined the Eels for the 2023 pre-season … [Read more…]
The Brisbane Broncos have found their Tom Flegler replacement while South Sydney Rabbitohs have nabbed an Australian Schoolboys star from the Knights. Brisbane have completed their Bondi ambush with Roosters giant Fletcher Baker formally agreeing terms with the Broncos. The Broncos have secured Baker to a two-year contract for 2024-25, with the deal to be … [Read more…]