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‘He’s been a victim’: Meninga defends Ponga after star’s shock Kangaroos backflip
Kalyn Ponga has been lauded for belatedly making himself available for Australia, but will he now get picked?
- by Adrian Proszenko
Storm march to another grand final, but sweat on Nelson Asofa-Solomona
- by Christian Nicolussi
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NRL 2024
Mother of Sharks star allegedly assaulted in Dubbo pub
- by Chris Barrett and Michael Chammas
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NRL 2024
Reynolds says players ‘blind-sided’ as Broncos split with coach Kevin Walters
- by Michael Chammas, Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Insight & Analysis
The play that proved Keary is running the Roosters again
In his final days in the red, white and blue, and with halfback Sam Walker sidelined, the veteran half has emerged as their most important player.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
After the Koula concussion, the NRL’s cookie-cutter kick-offs need to change
The Manly centre was knocked out seconds into a must-win semi-final trying to tackle a man 20kg heavier. It’s time coaches think about their approach to the kick-off.
Adam Pengilly
Sports reporter
Bulldogs’ secret bid to have Addo-Carr return for Sea Eagles final
Canterbury were so convinced their star winger’s second drug test would come back negative that they lobbied the NRL to let Addo-Carr play against Manly.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
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Analysis
NRL 2024
The fullback factories: Why No.1s are in charge at the NRL’s powerhouses
The six-again era has made fullbacks more dangerous and adaptable than ever before. And nowhere is that more evident than in Friday’s grand final qualifier.
- by Dan Walsh and Roy Ward
‘Pretty much a car chase’: Cleary reveals ‘mind-blowing’ paparazzi pursuit with Mary Fowler
Panthers captain Nathan Cleary has opened up for the first time about his relationship with Matildas star Fowler – including a run-in with photographers.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘Delusional, ill-informed’: V’landys’ AFL grand final week take down
- by Michael Chammas and James Bracey