‘We’re here in a big way’: North Sydney Bears refuse to give up on NRL return
The Bears are far from content to exist only as a reserve grade entity with the club eyeing a shock return to the big time.
Tag: NRL
The 18th man rule does nothing to reduce risk of life-altering head injuries
The new NRL protocol is not about managing concussions and their effects. Rather, it is about managing the spectacle by maintaining the balance between teams.
NRL 2021 round five LIVE updates: New Zealand Warriors take on Manly Sea Eagles, Penrith Panthers face Canberra Raiders
The rock-bottom Sea Eagles will be desperate to notch their first win this season in Gosford. The Panthers then face another big test of their title credentials when they play […]
Double or nothing: Reynolds kicks first two-point field goal after week of distraction
Adam Reynolds kicked the NRL’s first two-point field goal as Souths triumphed 35-6 over Brisbane.
‘We are going to correct it’: V’landys flags potential return of under 20s as blowout fix
The gap between the NRL’s best and worst clubs has grown dramatically this year. Round four recorded the highest average winning margin since round 16 of the 2004 season.
Lewis answered every question correctly in on-field concussion test
The Bulldogs will use the detail as part of their response to the NRL as they prepare to avoid becoming the first team to be held scoreless in four straight […]
‘Like JT with Ponga’s skill set’: Why Walker’s ready for the NRL
Teen sensation Sam Walker will make his NRL debut two years to the day since he sat down with the Roosters to hear their sales pitch.
‘We won’t promote mediocrity’: NRL pushing ahead with expansion despite great divide
Already half a dozen teams are all but out of contention to make the finals, yet the NRL could still expand a competition that only a handful can win.
Papenhuyzen says Tedesco is still the best, Bellamy says gap is closing
Ryan Papenhuyzen still rates James Tedesco as the best full-back in the NRL but his coach Craig Bellamy says that gap is closing.
NRL 2021 round four LIVE updates: Storm face Broncos, Rabbitohs hand Bulldogs unwanted 93-year record
The Storm take on the Broncos in the late Good Friday game after the struggling Bulldogs were torn apart by the Rabbitohs in the early match.
Robinson calls for NRL to take lead on concussion as Friend retirement call looms
As the NRL looks to bring an 18th man rule into the game from round five, Robinson said the governing body instead needed to alter their involvement in long-term concussion […]
NRL 2021 round four LIVE updates: Manly Sea Eagles v Penrith Panthers at Lottoland
Manly have home-ground advantage. That’s about all we can say ahead of this last v first clash with a Panthers team who have conceded just 10 points in three games. […]
NRL coaches say 18th man concussion rule doesn’t add up
The NRL will bring the rule in from round five, but several coaches don’t expect they’ll ever use their 18th player.
‘We were really worried’: Famous friends help Walker realise dream debut after nightmare year
The support of his Olympian housemates was crucial for Roosters rookie Sam Walker getting through the COVID-19 lockdown and closing in on his NRL dream.
NRL apply for Broncos travel exemption as new restrictions placed on players
The Broncos will learn on Wednesday if they can travel to Melbourne to play against the Storm, or if the game will move to Sydney.
‘The battle has just begun’: Robinson, McKinnon launch Masoe appeal
The former NRL forward’s life changed when he suffered a spinal injury last year and some of league’s biggest names want the game to support one of its own.
‘We put our hand up’: NRL admit forward pass howler, reveal technology plans
There are plans to trial technology to determine forward passes in real time later this year as Ricky Stuart was told his side was robbed on the weekend.
‘These are my personal views’: Staffer defends Eels after NRL boss contacts club
Tahleya Eggers has spoken out in defence of the Eels, saying the club did not force her to take down a social media post which criticised the Prime Minister.
‘Line crossed:’ Storm complain to NRL, Fox Sports over Bellamy bashing
The Storm have also sent a letter to fans defending the integrity of coach Craig Bellamy after he was criticised heavily on Fox Sports.
Pressure builds on NRL to scrap disgraced Hayne’s honours
Even though he hasn’t played rugby league for two years, Jarryd Hayne’s sexual assault conviction is a stain on the game’s reputation.
Kikau the code-hopper? NRL star would be in a league of his own as a Wallaby
Many players have excelled at both codes through the years but who in league could make a successful switch to rugby right now?
‘We had some epic battles’: Thurston full of praise for old rival Pearce as he reaches 300
Johnathan Thurston loved getting one over Mitchell Pearce in Origin, but had nothing but praise for his former rival as he prepares for NRL game No.300.
NRL 2021 LIVE updates: St George Illawarra Dragons take on Manly Sea Eagles; South Sydney Rabbitohs meet Sydney Roosters in round three
It’s an all-Sydney fiesta for Friday night as Manly look to get off the mark against the Dragons before Australian rugby league’s oldest rivalry resumes.
NRL 2021 round three LIVE updates: Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm at BlueBet Stadium
It’s a grand final rematch. Melbourne are without Papenhuyzen. The Panthers are without Cleary. They also haven’t conceded a point in two games. This could be anything – join us […]
NRL worried about ‘unacceptable’ number of high shots in brutal start to season
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is the latest player to be slugged for a tackle which left an opponent dazed, but the NRL has received backing for its judiciary process.
Free-to-air TV to get priority on NRL, AFL rights for next two years
The expiry of the anti-siphoning list, which ensures sports competitions such as AFL and NRL remain available to Australians for free, has been delayed.
‘It’s not what people think’: Xerri claims using drugs was a one-off
People may think the 20-year-old deserves what he gets but if it was a one-off – as I have been told it was – he deserves ongoing support from the […]
NRL 2021 LIVE updates: Gold Coast Titans meet Brisbane Broncos, Newcastle Knights steal 20-16 win over New Zealand Warriors
It’s a night of local derbies as we go from the Central Coast to the Gold Coast tonight. The Knights make the short trip to the relocated Warriors before Brisbane […]
NRL satisfied with no sin bin, but is Kaufusi’s punishment enough?
Ryan Matterson’s condition was slowly improving after being concussed, but debate is still raging over whether Felise Kaufusi’s punishment fits the crime.
Play on at your peril: NRL’s red-card threshold is concussion timebomb
When Felise Kaufusi swung his elbow to Ryan Matterson’s head on Thursday night, surely he was sent off, right? Wrong.