The Maroons have named their team for Origin Game II with three players slotting in to the starting 17 to replace an injured duo. Jeremiah Nanai, Moeaki Fotuaika and Xavier Coates all return for Queensland replacing the injured trio of Jai Arrow, Tom Gilbert and Selwyn Cobbo. Meanwhile, two veterans have been left out and … [Read more…]
Rabbitohs superstar is no certainty to return this week which could put his Blues jersey in doubt for Game 2. An axed Bulldogs halfback is set for an NRL recall, but will fill the void left after their skipper’s ugly head knock. Raiders veteran Jarrod Croker will return for his 300th first grade appearance, taking … [Read more…]
The Bulldogs have officially signed Ethan Quai-Ward after the outside back was granted an immediate release from his Broncos contract. “The Broncos have granted Ethan Quai-Ward a release from his contract with the club,” the club wrote in the statement. “The Broncos were happy to facilitate the request and wish Ethan all the best in … [Read more…]
Veteran coach Tim Sheens made a sweeping declaration when he took over the Tigers off the back of the club’s worst season in its history. He announced he wanted his side to throw the ball around like his 2005 premiership winners. A bold strategy considering the merger club won the wooden spoon the year prior, … [Read more…]
Clubs have taken different approaches with their State of Origin stars, but most will back up and play this weekend. The Dragons are resting Jack Bird but halfback Ben Hunt will face the Panthers three days after running out for the Maroons. Roosters coach Trent Robinson has made several changes as he desperately tries to … [Read more…]
The Sydney Roosters have received a double boost, confirming both vice-captain Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and winger Daniel Tupou have extended at the club until the end of 2024. Waerea-Hargreaves had been linked to a move to the Super League but admitted earlier in the month that he wanted to play one more year in the NRL … [Read more…]
Tigers star Api Koroisau has opened up on the intense scrutiny playmaker Luke Brooks faces while revealing the change that has helped trigger a return to form. Brooks, 28, has regularly shouldered the brunt of the criticism of the merger club’s lack of success. His $1 million a year salary is often cited in any … [Read more…]
The Eels have sealed Joe Ofahengaue’s mid-season switch to Parramatta after the Tigers agreed to release him from his contract effective immediately. “The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce Joe Ofahengaue will join the club immediately in a mid-season transfer,” the Eels said in a statement. “The Tongan International and Maroons representative has played 160 … [Read more…]
The Roosters are officially the NRL’s worst attacking team, but the real reason their premiership hopes have imploded is the club’s stunning lack of leadership, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD. The Roosters are now officially the worst attacking side in the competition and their premiership odds have blown out to $20. This is the reason why … … [Read more…]
Does the NRL know what a hip-drop tackle is anymore? The rugby league community was left utterly bemused on Sunday afternoon when Bulldogs hooker Reed Mahoney was put on a report for an alleged hip-drop tackle on Titans prop Moeaki Fotuaika, Play was temporarily halted after Fotuaika stayed down in the 27th minute of the … [Read more…]