NRL 2021
NRL slams ‘unhealthy obsession’ over referees ahead of grand final
The NRL has put the onus onto players and trainers not to milk injuries in the code’s showpiece event.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Rabbitohs spirit of ’55 alive and well in class of 2021
No doubt rugby league has changed considerably but this is how I see Sunday’s line-up compared with the remarkables of 1955 onwards.
- by Max Presnell
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Edwards in doubt as Pangai jnr reveals why he ruled himself out of grand final
The Panthers have recalled Charlie Staines into the 21-man squad as cover for Dylan Edwards, who is racing the clock to prove his fitness.
- by Michael Chammas
NRL flags desire to test players’ hair for drugs after end-of-season incidents
The NRL wants to put hair follicle testing for illicit drugs back on the agenda following the latest off-field incidents.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘Everyone is retiring me, except me’: Benji says grand final might not be last dance
Marshall said he is yet to make a decision on his future despite comments made by coach Wayne Bennett during his post-game press conference on Saturday.Â
- by Sarah Keoghan
‘Phenomenal’: How suspended Latrell has helped steer Souths to a grand final
South Sydney players knew their season was about to change the moment Latrell Mitchell clattered into Joseph Manu. But the star fullback has become an inspiration behind the scenes.
- by Phil Lutton
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NRL Grand Final
NRL confident grand final will go ahead in Brisbane
The NRL is confident the grand final will go ahead as scheduled at Suncorp Stadium despite the latest COVID-19 outbreaks in Brisbane.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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NRL off-field behaviour
Munster, Smith to be interviewed by NRL over white powder footage
Video footage has emerged appearing to show two Storm players partying in a room with a white substance on a table.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Sarah Keoghan
‘No holidays’: How the Panthers stepped up after grand final pain
Penrith’s first steps back to the grand final were taken by a fuming James Fisher-Harris as he repeatedly tore up a set of stairs before leading an early return to training.
- by Phil Lutton
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NRL Grand Final
James Packer interview: Penrith’s saviour reveals why he bought into Souths
In an exclusive interview ahead of the grand final, the Rabbitohs’ part owner talks rescuing the Panthers, Russell Crowe and what he thinks of Wayne Bennett.
- by Michael Chammas
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NRL Grand Final
Turbo the jet: Tom Trbojevic caps brilliant year with Dally M Medal
He was untouchable at times for Manly in spearheading their run to the preliminary finals, scoring 25 tries in just 15 games with three hat-tricks.
- by Phil Lutton