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‘We can shake up the comp’: Why Leilua had to come home to the Dragons
After five years away, Luciano Leilua returns to St George Illawarra as a changed man – and he believes he can help the Red V change their fortunes in 2024.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Insight & Analysis
‘White scum’: The racial fractures and clash of cultures the NRL must address
An Indigenous player allegedly made the remark to a rival player during an NRL match last season.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Why Bellamy has overtaken Bennett in the coaching pantheon
To win 22 straight opening matches - and hold the three-time defending premiers scoreless, no less - is testament to the work ethic Melbourne’s coach instils in his troops.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Is 40 the new 30? Not quite, but it’s getting closer in a brutal NRL world
Modern medicine has more players over the age of 30 than ever before in the NRL era, but what’s between the ears is still proving the most important factor.
Dan Walsh
Sports Reporter
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NRL 2024
Channel Seven boss meets V’landys about joining ARL Commission
In a move that could have significant ramifications for the game, ARLC chairman Peter V’landys has opened the door for James Warburton to be the figurehead of the NRL’s next TV deal.
- by Michael Chammas
Around the clubs: Morrison quits as Sharks No.1 ticket-holder
The former prime minister openly advertised his love for the Sharks during his political career. But Canberra won’t be the only thing Scott Morrison is stepping away from.
- by Adam Pengilly, Dan Walsh and Adrian Proszenko
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Analysis
NRL 2024
Every NRL club’s schedule ranked from toughest to easiest
- by Adam Pengilly and Dan Walsh
From Hazem to JT: 25 memorable NRL moments from the sidelines
- by Andrew Webster, Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas, Adam Pengilly, Dan Walsh and Christian Nicolussi
