NRL 2024
‘Better spending time in the sun at Henson’: Singo, Jets quit Perth NRL bid
John Singleton has withdrawn from a business case linking the Newtown Jets with a WA government-backed bid to become the NRL’s 18th team.
- by Roy Masters
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Still the No.1: Why Souths have parked plans for Latrell to play centre
He was a standout there for NSW, but Latrell Mitchell will remain at fullback for Souths – and for good reason.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Why the Bulldogs have holstered the NRL’s most breathtaking attacking weapon
Matt Burton’s soaring torpedo bombs are the stuff of NRL legend and nightmares for opposition fullbacks. Which makes Canterbury’s call to hold fire on them all the more impressive.
- by Dan Walsh
He dropped 8kg living on smoothies but Bronco’s return can’t offset crisis
Brisbane have just seven forwards available, with two more on restricted duties. Could the loss of another star for the Penrith clash break them?
- by Nick Wright
Townsend could finish career at Roosters with one-year deal
Keen to return to Sydney, premiership-winning halfback Chad Townsend is deep in negotiations with the Roosters.
- by Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas, Adam Pengilly and Dan Walsh
Dirty Dog: Why Reed Mahoney risks being binned for excessive niggling
Can there be too much niggling in the NRL? Persistent sledgers like Canterbury’s Reed Mahoney could be sent to the bin if they cross the line, says Graham Annesley.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Opinion
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The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough
Wayne Bennett spoke for many when he criticised the NRL over its matchday officiating. Changes are coming, but will they satisfy coaches, players and fans?
- by Andrew Webster
Analysis
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Changes Slater must consider for his biggest Maroons test
Billy Slater faces his greatest litmus test at the Maroons’ helm.
- by Nick Wright
‘Keep integrity of the game’: Robinson calls for sin-bin summit as Manu breaks hand
The Roosters outside back stocks have taken another hit as Trent Robinson fears 71 sin bins so far in 2024 have gone too far in policing foul play.
- by Dominic Brock and Dan Walsh
Analysis
Analysis
The shocks and shake-ups of a faster, younger, tougher NRL in 2024
As the season moves past the halfway point, attacking football is in vogue, big names have made way for new talents and the off-field wheeling and dealing is as intriguing as ever.
- by Dan Walsh