NRL 2024
Kini outshines Origin audition: Four things learnt from Broncos’ shock loss
A day that was billed as the final audition for a host of State of Origin hopefuls, instead became the dawning of Keano Kini as an NRL star of the future.
- by Nick Wright
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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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Legal Cannabis
How big business pushes a product it’s not allowed to advertise
Strict laws forbid the promotion of prescription medicines. But medicinal cannabis companies are getting creative - and business is booming.
- by Angus Thomson and Patrick Begley
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NRL
‘He’s a damn good person’: Bennett open to Burgess reunion at Souths
Seven-time premiership-winning coach Wayne Bennett is officially returning to the Rabbitohs – and he could be joined by one of the club’s favourite sons.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Andrew Webster
The Broncos are set to be gutted. A lightning rookie could be a saviour
Eight minutes is all it took for a young Bronco to announce himself as a future star.
- by Nick Wright
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‘I’ll be ready’: Why Broncos guns could soon be heated rivals
Amid a logjam for a centre spot in the State of Origin, two teammates have announced their cases for respective recalls. Have your say on who should win the race.
- by Nick Wright
‘I’m not bitter’: Arthur opens up on Eels sacking
The former coach has broken his silence on his dismissal from the club.
- by Michael Chammas
Opinion
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Parramatta’s shambolic attempt to sign Bennett exposes what’s wrong with the club
They weren’t late to the party to sign the supercoach. They weren’t in the same hemisphere.
- by Andrew Webster
Perspective
NRL
Mam or Dearden? Why Munster agony should signal Ezra’s moment to shine
Cameron Munster’s injury has put his State of Origin campaign in jeopardy, opening the door for two men to replace him.
- by Nick Wright
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NRL
Hammer drops Slater signal: Four things learned from Dolphins’ triumph
In his first game back from a hamstring injury, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow put himself firmly on Queensland coach Billy Slater’s radar.
- by Nick Wright
Madden’s incredible statement: Four things learned from Broncos’ Magic escape
The Brisbane Broncos have conquered the great Magic Round escape, despite major concerns for a key star. But one man showed there was light amid an injury crisis.
- by Nick Wright