Cooper Cronk’s decision to play in the NRL grand final with a serious shoulder injury had the potential to be a Graeme-Langlands-white-boots-style disaster for Sydney Roosters. Instead, the champion halfback’s courageous effort to take the field is destined to go… Read More ›
NRL NEWS
NRL GRAND FINAL: BIG BETS & MARKET MOVERS
Presented by the TAB NRL Grand Final betting has been all in one direction with a massive plunge seeing the Storm firm from $1.95 outsiders to $1.65 favourites to beat the Roosters. The Storm are now favoured by 2.5 points… Read More ›
TUIVASA-SHECK CLAIMS HISTORIC DALLY M MEDAL WIN
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has created history by becoming the first Warriors player to win the Dally M Medal, edging out Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga and Wests Tigers halfback Luke Brooks in a thrilling final count. The inspirational Warriors skipper, who also… Read More ›
McFADDEN LANDS RAIDERS ROLE
Via Canberra Raiders Media The Canberra Raiders have announced Andrew McFadden as Assistant Coach for the next two seasons. McFadden returns to Canberra after six seasons with the New Zealand Warriors, which included two and a half years as their… Read More ›
TWL FINALS WRAP: SHARKS SEND FAST-FINISHING PANTHERS PACKING
Penrith’s spectacular second-half resurgence fell just short as Cronulla squeaked home 21-20 in a nerve-shredding sudden-death semi – after leading by 16 points at halftime. Matt Moylan won his highly-publicised five-eighth duel with a patchy James Maloney, but Sharks No.7… Read More ›
NRL FINALS WEEK 2 TEAM LISTS
Cronulla Sharks v Penrith Panthers – 7.40pm AEST/9.40pm NZT, Friday, September 14 @ Allianz Stadium Sharks: 1 Val Holmes, 2 Sosaia Feki, 3 Josh Dugan, 4 Ricky Leutele, 5 Edrick Lee, 6 Matt Moylan, 7 Chad Townsend, 8 Andrew Fifita, 9… Read More ›
ON THE BANDWAGON: WHO SHOULD WE SUPPORT NOW?
The Warriors’ abrupt exit from the finals has left fans scrambling to find a surrogate team to follow for the remainder of the playoffs – and it’s slim pickings out there. To help you choose which bandwagon to jump on,… Read More ›
VALE JOHN O’SULLIVAN
New Zealand Rugby League is mourning the loss of Kiwi #493 John O’Sullivan, who played 10 Tests and represented his country from 1971-75. O’Sullivan passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Friday, aged 68, having lived the latter years of… Read More ›
TWL FINALS WRAP: BRONCOS BLASTED OUT OF FINALS BY REBORN SAINTS
Brisbane Broncos’ season is over after St George Illawarra Dragons doused the hosts’ late-season fire and performed their own remarkable turnaround with a 48-18 demolition at Suncorp Stadium. THE MATCH: From the opening exchanges it was clear the Dragons had… Read More ›
TWL FINALS WRAP: STORM PIP RABBITS IN MATCH FOR THE AGES
The Storm and Rabbitohs got the post-season underway with a match for the ages, featuring 10 tries, a stack of lead changes and an unforgettable field goal. THE MATCH: After the tightest top-eight finish in history, the 2018 finals series… Read More ›