NRL 2024
Topine was shopped to rival clubs weeks before $4m claim against Bulldogs
Three weeks before it was claimed Jackson Topine was incapable of playing the sport, his agent was spruiking his client’s availability as an off-contract player.
- by Michael Chammas
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Storm 54 Rabbitohs 20
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Munster masterclass, Coates hat-trick piles more misery on Rabbitohs
Three tries for Xavier Coates inspired Melbourne to a thumping Anzac Day win and dropped Souths back to the bottom of the NRL ladder, adding to the pressure on coach Jason Demetriou.
- by Melissa Woods
Roosters and Robinson rediscover their Zen and give tepid Dragons a bath
In recent weeks, Trent Robinson’s usually unflappable demeanour seemed to be slipping, but during his side’s thumping win on Anzac Day, he was, in meditation parlance, back behind the waterfall.
- by Emma Kemp
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Sydney Roosters
Walker shines as rugby-bound Rooster makes Origin case in thrashing of Dragons
A superb display by the Roosters’ No.7 set the stage for a thumping Anzac Day win over the Dragons.
- by Christian Nicolussi
NRL Anzac Day LIVE: Storm pour more misery on Souths; Roosters demolish Dragons
South Sydney remain anchored to the bottom of the ladder after a 54-20 drubbing by the Storm. Earlier, the Roosters ran up a cricket score against the shell-shocked Dragons, winning 60-18.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Phil Mitchell
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Around the clubs
Turuva to join Wests Tigers in 2025
The Panthers winger has knocked back an offer from St George Illawarra and has agreed to terms with the Tigers.
- by Michael Chammas, Billie Eder and Adrian Proszenko
Dolphins poach powerhouse ‘Kuli’ from Cowboys on three-year deal
The Dolphins have regenerated their forward pack with the signing of 20-year-old North Queensland second-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki on a three-year deal.
- by Joel Gould
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NRL rule changes are messing with players’ minds
In the high-pressure match environment players are struggling to comprehend and understand “policy tweaks” to how the game is officiated.
- by Roy Masters
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How Dragons have gone from bunnies to bullies in Flanagan’s new era
Even if the Roosters beat St George Illawarra on Anzac Day, they will wake up sore on Friday morning. It’s a large reason why the Dragons looked to have turned the corner.
- by Andrew Johns
Topine calls on former teammates to back $4 million claim
Some of the players at the Bulldogs wrestling session in which Jackson Topine was used as “shark bait” are expected to testify if the case goes to a hearing.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
Bulldogs trainer at centre of legal action has high care factor for players: Robinson
Travis Touma was part of the Roosters training staff for more than a decade, during which time they won three premierships.
- by Billie Eder