NRL 2024
‘Lucky to be alive’: How Souths legend learned to walk again after a coma
Nathan Merritt will take a simple stroll in Indigenous Round this weekend that represents a significant milestone in his recovery from a debilitating bout of double pneumonia.
- by Dan Walsh
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Opinion
State of Origin
Maguire’s call on Tedesco will decide NSW’s Origin fate
He’s not only the fullback but also the incumbent captain, so the decision Maguire makes about the Roosters No.1 will have major implications for the Blues’ campaign.
- by Roy Masters
Opinion
State of Origin
Why Michael Maguire simply cannot pick Latrell Mitchell for Origin I
The South Sydney fullback doesn’t deserve the jumper, nor can he be trusted to perform in it.
- by Andrew Webster
Burton dazzles in 11th-hour Origin audition as Flanagan says Dragons ‘so bad you’ve got to laugh’
Canterbury piled on 38 unanswered points in the second half to blow away a Dragons side derailed by injuries to Jack Bird and Hame Sele as Canterbury’s star put his hand up for NSW.
- by Chris Nicholson and Adam Pengilly
Analysis
Australia
Are Manly, Anthony Seibold and Isaac Moses still on the same page?
The Sea Eagles have told their coach that contract talks are on hold after three straight losses. But Seibold insists he didn’t storm out of a meeting on the eve of a season-defining clash.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Penrith Panthers
Roosters ramp up Crichton bid after Panthers raid Tigers for marquee man Papali’i
The reigning premiers have landed a $750,000 star from the wooden spooners as the Roosters look to keep their own resurgent back-rower away from interested NRL rivals.
- by Dan Walsh
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New Zealand Warriors
‘His emotions were intense’: Why Warriors star skipped team song
The manager of Addin Fonua-Blake has explained the bizarre walk-out that has cost the Warriors star the chance to play this weekend.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
NRL suspends Taylan May, Brandon Wakeham under no-fault rule
The footballing careers of Taylan May and Brandon Wakeham are under a cloud after they were officially stood down from playing duties.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Cocaine bust at Magic Round forces Suncorp Stadium corporate suite to be evacuated
A NSW man was arrested during the NRL Magic Round in Brisbane for allegedly possessing cocaine, prompting a corporate suite to be evacuated.
- by Cloe Read and Adam Pengilly
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Manly Sea Eagles
‘The pressure is off now’: Meet the latest Hopoate to crack first grade
Lehi Hopoate will become the sixth member of the footballing clan to play first grade after being named to start at fullback for Manly on Friday night.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
Opinion
State of Origin
There is one Rabbitoh NSW must pick for Origin … and it’s not Latrell
Origin can bring out the best in players looking to escape the dramas at their club. Michael Maguire can do that with South Sydney’s mercurial star.
- by Andrew Johns