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NRL 2024
Broncos split with coach Kevin Walters just 12 months after reaching grand final
The Broncos held an end-of-season review and decided to terminate the contract of Walters effective immediately.
- by Michael Chammas and Adrian Proszenko
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No Ponga, but Australia name surprises in Kangaroos squad
This masthead spoke to almost every club to ascertain which players had been included in the Kangaroos squad for this year’s end of season Test series against New Zealand and Tonga.
- by Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko, Christian Nicolussi and Adam Pengilly
‘Disappointed’ Meninga weighs into Ponga, Kangaroos standoff
Australian coach Mal Meninga has taken Kalyn Ponga to task after the Knights star prioritised pre-season training over an Australian jersey.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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NRL 2024
If Ponga is serious about winning a title at the Knights, it’s time to wear the green and gold
Kalyn Ponga’s stated ambition is to prioritise a premiership with Newcastle. His best chance of doing that is playing for Australia.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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NRL 2024
Ponga facing potential NRL games ban over Kangaroos snub
Kalyn Ponga’s stated intention of prioritising club over country could backfire as the fallout from his Kangaroos call continues.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
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NRL 2024
‘Can’t happen again’: Volkman opens up on Dragons transfer fiasco
Ronald Volkman has opened up about being in rugby league purgatory after the Dragons were fined $40,000 for their handling of his botched non-signing.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Half-price: Why these two budget buys are mixing it with NRL’s millionaire playmakers
Their pay packets aren’t in the same ballpark as six of the highest-paid players in the game, but they’ve already had a taste of the NRL high life and the scrutiny that comes with it.
- by Dan Walsh and Adrian Proszenko
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NRL 2024
The Roosters are the NRL’s version of The Last Dance. And it isn’t over yet
The Roosters will lose some of their biggest names at the end of the season. If they can go out with a premiership, after the injuries they have suffered, it will be a remarkable achievement.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Hynes asked Cleary for advice. Now he can show the Panthers star what he’s learnt
Nicho Hynes sat down with Nathan Cleary this year to learn about handling clutch moments. Now they’re pitted against each other for a grand final berth.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
James Tedesco’s first NRL game could have been his last. On Saturday, he plays his 250th
After overcoming a slew of injuries and losses in his early years, James Tedesco will mark a significant milestone on Saturday.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Radley to make Cronk-like return for Roosters, three weeks after breaking shoulder
The bruising back-rower is set to channel Cooper Cronk in the 2018 decider and play against Manly on Saturday night.
- by Dan Walsh, Adrian Proszenko, Adam Pengilly and Billie Eder