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Taylor, Elgey are ‘very happy at the Titans’
WITH Ben Hunt set to leave Brisbane, Titans CEO Graham Annesley has reminded the Broncos young halves Ashley Taylor and Kane Elgey are staying put.
New job Cleary taking Lebanon to World Cup
IVAN Cleary has his heart set on an NRL return — but first faces the challenge of coaching Lebanon at this year’s Rugby League World Cup.
Investigation Tigers fume as Lovett charged over drugs
WESTS Tigers player Kyle Lovett will appear in court next month after police allegedly busted him with cocaine on a night out two days before Christmas.
Parramatta Eels How Hayne hooked Hoffman for the Eels
JARRYD Hayne’s arrival at the Titans may have squeezed Josh Hoffman out of the Gold Coast but it was Hayne’s influence which helped land Hoffman at the Eels.
Scandals Roosters and Rabbitohs on a short leash
WHAT’S THE BUZZ I: South Sydney and the Roosters have taken measures to ensure there is no repeat of pre-season incidents that haunted them in 2016.
Imports Turner joins Raiders’ little Britain
MEET Canberra’s latest English weapon, Jordan Turner, hoping to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Elliott Whitehead and Josh Hodgson.
Sport gossip What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh
WHAT’S THE BUZZ II with MICHAEL CARAYANNIS: James Segeyaro needs a Leeds release, the Manly duo set for retirement and Ponga’s staying put.
Dadvice Clearys wary of second-year syndrome
IVAN Cleary has spoken to son Nathan about overcoming the perils of rugby league’s second-year syndrome with Penrith.
Sabbaticals Hopoate still to decide on Sundays
CANTERBURY fullback Will Hopoate will meet with his manager to decide if he’ll continue his Sunday sabbatical this season.
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Inside mail NRL SuperCoach study guide: Warriors
WITH guns on offer all across the park and largely unaffected by the Origin period, Supercoaches should be taking a close look at the Warriors.
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Doubt Storm’s Slater not set on NRL return
VETERAN Melbourne fullback Billy Slater says there’s no guarantee he will play next year with his shoulder still not back to full strength.
Comeback Munster’s selfless sacrifice for Slater
MELBOURNE star Cameron Munster says he’s willing to move to five-eighth if it helps Billy Slater make a comeback after two injury-riddled seasons
Tattoo test Think you know your NRL ink?
WE’VE tracked down 21 of the best, and worst, examples of tattoo art on past and present NRL stars. Take our test to see how well you know your NRL ink.
Sabbaticals Hopoate still to decide on Sundays
CANTERBURY fullback Will Hopoate will meet with his manager to decide if he’ll continue his Sunday sabbatical this season.
Prop optimistic Pauli Pauli released from hospital
NEWCASTLE Knights have announced that prop Pauli Pauli, who dislocated his hip in a horrific car accident on Wednesday night, has been released from Gosford Hospital.
Wary Nines lacking names as coaches rest stars
SEVERAL NRL coaches have expressed concern over fielding their best players at the Auckland Nines because the competition is perceived “high risk”.
Sydney bound Hunt agrees to Dragons mega deal
THE Broncos have lost the battle to keep Ben Hunt, with the Dragons trumping Brisbane with a massive $6 million deal for five years, with a one-year option.
Comment Why would Mullen risk his NRL career?
JARROD Mullen’s time at the Knights was spent with the playmaker feeling like he was continually letting them, the fans and Newcastle down, writes Barry Toohey.
Carney home Unloved Carney finally finds new club
TODD Carney’s rugby league career is still alive but his NRL hopes look over. The thrice-sacked star has a new contract, though one serious issue remains.
- NRL Toovey takes on ’doozy’ Bradford job
- Broncos Roberts banned from Emerging Blues
- Knights Korbin the new Corey for Broncos
- Storm NRL SuperCoach study guide: Storm
- Warriors NRL SuperCoach study guide: Warriors
- Cowboys Why the Cowboys need Scott more than ever
- QLD News Club refuses to hand over CCTV tapes
- NRL Best 17: Madge’s missing Bunnies piece
- Storm Billy’s back, Snake hanging by thread
- Teams ARLC shake-ups continue
- Knights Mullen won’t roll over
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Key signing James gives Titans reason to believe
COLMAN’S CALL: When boom front rower Ryan James rejected an offer from the Broncos to stay put with the Gold Coast it was a clear message that the Titans are finally a club with a future.
Comment League’s grassroots need NRL cash
THE grassroots of league still needs financial support and attention, and are not being helped by the self-interest of some NSW clubs, writes PAUL MALONE.
Fearless predictions Where your team will finish in 2017
EVERY NRL club has bought new players, offloaded others and hit the gym hard in the off-season. PHIL ROTHFIELD predicts where each team will finish on the ladder in season 2017.
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Storm star Slater’s shoulder set for toughest test yet
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Can’t touch this Taylor, Elgey are ‘very happy at the Titans’
WITH Ben Hunt set to leave Brisbane, Titans CEO Graham Annesley has reminded the Broncos young halves Ashley Taylor and Kane Elgey are staying put.
Bronco scandal Roberts in new drunk claim
THE James Roberts scandal has taken a further dive, with NRL investigators probing fresh claims about a second drunken incident on the night he allegedly pulled a woman’s hair,
Trouble Roberts banned from Emerging Blues
JAMES Roberts has been banned from next week’s Emerging Blues camp while investigations into his wild night on the Gold Coast continue.
- Hunt agrees to Dragons mega deal
- Korbin the new Corey for Broncos
- Club refuses to hand over CCTV tapes
- ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
- Roberts’ career to crash and burn
- Roberts faces sack after nightclub incident
- NRL to investigate Roberts allegations
- Familiar ring to latest Roberts claims
- Ryan James turns down Broncos’ big bucks
- Broncos star Hunt rejects Panthers
- Panthers on the prowl for Bronco
- Thaiday puts injury blues behind him
- The man who could stop Benji’s centre switch
Sabbaticals Hopoate still to decide on Sundays
CANTERBURY fullback Will Hopoate will meet with his manager to decide if he’ll continue his Sunday sabbatical this season.
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
Shredding Transformed Kasiano could be NRL top dog
SAM Kasiano is near unrecognisable after his incredible weight loss. With a new slimline figure, increased minutes loom, giving him the potential to be the NRL’s best forward.
- Fiji Tsunami warning terrifies NRL stars
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Moses the man to lead Dogs forward
- Stars line up in Year of Redemption
- Where your team will finish in 2017
- Rookies looking to make it big in 2017
- Every NRL club’s player transfers
- NRL to pull pin on NFL wannabes
- Bulldogs reject rumours Graham is on the outer
- Broncos face fight to keep Hunt
Forwards Why the Cowboys need Scott more than ever
FIND out why the Cowboys will need Matt Scott to lead from the front in 2017 more than they ever have before.
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
Premiers Who will take the title in 2017?
BOOKMAKERS have declared 2017 will be the most open NRL betting market in history with 14 of the 16 teams considered legitimate title contenders.
- Four NFL clubs chasing NRL duo
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Wishing for a winter wonderland
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Hess says Cowboys forwards can do the job
- Stars line up in Year of Redemption
- Where your team will finish in 2017
- Rookies looking to make it big in 2017
- Chudleigh just wants a chance
- Every NRL club’s player transfers
- Players’ union blasts blanket NFL ban
- Walters backs NFL bans
Sydney bound Hunt agrees to Dragons mega deal
THE Broncos have lost the battle to keep Ben Hunt, with the Dragons trumping Brisbane with a massive $6 million deal for five years, with a one-year option.
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
Halfback Chance meeting inspires injured Hutchison
A CHANCE meeting with a Dragons legend might just be the motivation for Drew Hutchison to realise his potential despite a horrific injury setback.
- Dufty weighs in for NRL dream
- Farah fit and on verge of Souths debut
- Broncos star Hunt rejects Panthers
- Frizell vows he’ll be fit for season start
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Dragons forward injured in freak accident
- Dugan set to rip into Dragons training
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Dragons lock down young gun forward
- Dragons rule out NRL ‘bad boys’
- Stars line up in Year of Redemption
Parramatta Eels How Hayne hooked Hoffman for the Eels
JARRYD Hayne’s arrival at the Titans may have squeezed Josh Hoffman out of the Gold Coast but it was Hayne’s influence which helped land Hoffman at the Eels.
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
Speed French to get first shot at Eels No. 1
EELS coach Brad Arthur has confirmed exciting speedster Bevan French will begin the 2017 season at fullback.
- NRL SuperCoach study guide: Eels
- Sandow’s bid to salvage NRL career
- Norman a future skipper: Jennings
- Radradra quits Eels for Toulon
- Eels, Roosters rally around Robinson family
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How Stanley inspired return of the King
- Fundraiser set up to aid Chad Robinson’s children
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Robinson feared head knocks triggered depression
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Eels need superstar to lead 2017
Comment Why would Mullen risk his NRL career?
JARROD Mullen’s time at the Knights was spent with the playmaker feeling like he was continually letting them, the fans and Newcastle down, writes Barry Toohey.
Prop optimistic Pauli Pauli released from hospital
NEWCASTLE Knights have announced that prop Pauli Pauli, who dislocated his hip in a horrific car accident on Wednesday night, has been released from Gosford Hospital.
Gone Korbin the new Corey for Broncos
NEWCASTLE’S horror week has continued with prop Korbin Sims leaving the Knights with immediate effect to join Brisbane.
- Mullen won’t roll over
- Brown urges support for ‘lonely’ Mullen
- ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
- Mullen exit could hand Knights $1m war chest
- Pressure told as Mullen searched for an answer
- Drug test leaves Mullen’s career in tatters
- Drug test set to end Mullen’s career
- NRL SuperCoach study guide: Knights
- Why Rochow left the Knights
- Freakish injury sidelines Knights recruit
- Knights recruit cops bizarre injury blow
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
Dadvice Clearys wary of second-year syndrome
IVAN Cleary has spoken to son Nathan about overcoming the perils of rugby league’s second-year syndrome with Penrith.
Inside mail NRL SuperCoach study guide: Panthers
CARTY Party is set to become the best 2RF in the game, and among names like Trent Merrin, James Tamou and Matt Moylan you have one star-studded SuperCoach party at Penrith.
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
- Whopping 11 Panthers ruled out of Nines squad
- Broncos star Hunt rejects Panthers
- Panthers on the prowl for Bronco
- Martin desperate to be Panthers No.6
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Stars line up in Year of Redemption
- Where your team will finish in 2017
- Panthers can only get better in 2017
- Rookies looking to make it big in 2017
- Every NRL club’s player transfers
Analysis NRL SuperCoach study guide: Rabbitohs
THERE are some serious SuperCoach points to be made around the Rabbitohs, if you know the right places to look.
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
All Stars Sandow’s bid to salvage NRL career
TROUBLED halfback Chris Sandow is set to play for the Cherbourg Hornets at next month’s All Stars week in Newcastle in a bid to salvage his career.
- Why Rochow left the Knights
- Farah fit and on verge of Souths debut
- ‘Worse for wear’: Rabbitoh sent home from training
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Burgess still a bunny with NFL dreams
- Power game key for Rabbitohs success
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Inglis: Where we went wrong in 2016
- Stars line up in Year of Redemption
- Where your team will finish in 2017
- Rookies looking to make it big in 2017
Imports Turner joins Raiders’ little Britain
MEET Canberra’s latest English weapon, Jordan Turner, hoping to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Elliott Whitehead and Josh Hodgson.
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
Inside mail NRL SuperCoach study guide: Raiders
CANBERRA’S attacking flair made them SuperCoach royalty in 2016, see which Raiders players you need in your team to give you the edge this year.
- Party pooper Pap in drink driving incident
- Taylor shaping up for Raiders deal
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- No more cheer for Raiders fans
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- How Alan Tongue is changing lives
- Raiders need some method to madness
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Stars line up in Year of Redemption
- Where your team will finish in 2017
- Rookies looking to make it big in 2017
- Every NRL club’s player transfers
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
Future Napa re-signs with Roosters
THE Roosters have been given a massive boost heading into the 2017 season by staving off rival clubs to sign prop Dylan Napa until the end of 2019.
Sports Confidential Eels, Roosters rally around Robinson family
THE Eels and Roosters have rallied around the family of Chad Robinson following his tragic death last month.
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- How Hastings fell out with Roosters
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- What Maloney really thinks of the Roosters
- Robinson feared head knocks triggered depression
- Barrett bond led Hastings to Manly
- Unwanted Hastings picked up by Manly
- Stay out of trouble, make finals: Simple
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Roosters re-sign star youngster
- Stars line up in Year of Redemption
- Napa ‘banged up’ after party attack
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
D-Day looms D-Day looms for Stewart at Manly
D-DAY looms for champion Manly fullback Brett Stewart, with doctors this week to decide whether his troublesome knee will last another NRL season.
Preview NRL SuperCoach study guide: Sea Eagles
MANLY are a team in transition and surrounded by uncertainty but there are still some nuggets of SuperCoach gold to be found.
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Snake’s desperate attempt to save NRL career
- Hastings: Manly move 12 years in the making
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Barrett bond led Hastings to Manly
- Unwanted Hastings picked up by Manly
- Jillaroo’s brief run and baby Turbo on the way
- Parcell replaces Segeyaro at Leeds
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Stars line up in Year of Redemption
- Where your team will finish in 2017
- Manly’s centre crisis as Matai set to retire
Suspension Let Barba train, Flanagan urges NRL
CRONULLA coach Shane Flanagan has urged the NRL to let troubled fullback Ben Barba return to Sharks training immediately.
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
Ben Barba Sharks sure Barba’s reformed
IT was the look in Ben Barba’s eyes which convinced Sharks officials to offer the controversial fullback another NRL lifeline despite his drugs ban.
- Barba re-signs with Sharks
- NRL SuperCoach study guide: Sharks
- NRL block Barba’s return
- Sharks closing in on Segeyaro deal
- Let Fifita shine in Nines — Joey
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Four NFL clubs chasing NRL duo
- Barba back in training — alone
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Leeds won’t budge on Segeyaro
- Signs that Sharks can go back to back
- Gallen extends unbeaten run in the ring
Analysis NRL SuperCoach study guide: Storm
THE Storm always have a couple of dependable SuperCoach options and things will be no different in 2017.
Comeback Billy’s back, Snake hanging by thread
MELBOURNE star Billy Slater’s return date from a shoulder injury that threatened his career has been set, but Brett Stewart’s future is on a knife edge after this latest news.
Switch Storm find answers to selection puzzle
KENNY Bromwich has emerged as a major beneficiary of a Melbourne Storm reshuffle, as frontrunner to replace second-rower Kevin Proctor.
- ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
- Cronk says Munster’s no certainty to wear no.6
- Big three back in training for Storm
- Slater’s shoulder set for toughest test yet
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Storm have good cover for Koroibete
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Lewis: Cronk is only getting better
- Cronk wins Golden Boot
- Why the new Cory Parker doesn’t like Broncos
- Time for Storm to look to future
- Player turned lawyer backs McKinnon’s case
Investigation Tigers fume as Lovett charged over drugs
WESTS Tigers player Kyle Lovett will appear in court next month after police allegedly busted him with cocaine on a night out two days before Christmas.
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
Inside mail NRL SuperCoach study guide: Tigers
THEY boast one of the best players in SuperCoach but the Tigers have far more to offer this season than just James Tedesco.
- Journeyman returns to the NRL
- Tedesco tailor made for rugby sevens
- Tigers won’t take stars to Nines
- Ryan James turns down Broncos’ big bucks
- Meet the NRL’s latest battler
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Tigers building towards something special
- Disgraced Lodge eyeing NRL return
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Ballin regrets missing Farah chance
- Stars line up in Year of Redemption
Can’t touch this Taylor, Elgey are ‘very happy at the Titans’
WITH Ben Hunt set to leave Brisbane, Titans CEO Graham Annesley has reminded the Broncos young halves Ashley Taylor and Kane Elgey are staying put.
Parramatta Eels How Hayne hooked Hoffman for the Eels
JARRYD Hayne’s arrival at the Titans may have squeezed Josh Hoffman out of the Gold Coast but it was Hayne’s influence which helped land Hoffman at the Eels.
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
- James gives Titans reason to believe
- Proctor suffers pre-season setback
- Titans beat Broncos in race to gun big man
- Ryan James turns down Broncos’ big bucks
- Hayne sheds sportswear deal
- Proctor has Titans in good health
- Hayne to play lighter weight in 2017
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Elgey ready to put the past behind him
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Wishing for a winter wonderland
- Seven candidates for Titans captaincy
Inside mail NRL SuperCoach study guide: Warriors
WITH guns on offer all across the park and largely unaffected by the Origin period, Supercoaches should be taking a close look at the Warriors.
Auckland Wiki to come out of retirement for Nines
KIWI legend Ruben Wiki will pull on the boots to play with the Warriors in next month’s Auckland Nines competition.
ARL ‘Furious’ ARL bosses quit over Grant
TWO members of rugby league’s independent commission have quit as part of a major shake-up and sweeping changes to the game’s administration.
- Warriors have RTS flying
- Foran, RTS near return for Warriors
- Matulino to miss start of season
- Hayson’s plea as Foran faces uncertain future
- Who will take the title in 2017?
- Buzz’s predictions for 2017
- How long before first NRL scandal?
- Foran’s New Year’s resolution in tatters
- Warriors must harden up mentally
- Clubs issue final ultimatum to Grant
- Stars line up in Year of Redemption
- Where your team will finish in 2017
- Rookies looking to make it big in 2017