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Adrian Proszenko is the Chief Rugby League Reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald.

Broncos split with coach Kevin Walters just 12 months after reaching grand final
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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

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

‘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
If Ponga is serious about winning a title at the Knights, it’s time to wear the green and gold
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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
Ponga facing potential NRL games ban over Kangaroos snub
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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
‘Can’t happen again’: Volkman opens up on Dragons transfer fiasco
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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
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Half-price: Why these two budget buys are mixing it with NRL’s millionaire playmakers

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
The Roosters are the NRL’s version of The Last Dance. And it isn’t over yet
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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

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

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

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