Power Rankings, Round 2, analysis of every team, favourites for top eight, Roosters, James Tedesco, Cowboys, Valentine Holmes, Knights, Kalyn Ponga

[ad_1] The Roosters are back to being the team to beat after their comprehensive victory over the Broncos. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are back in contention after dominating the Dolphins and the Knights are in trouble after being thrashed by the Raiders. Read on for the NRL Power Rankings ahead of Round 2. The only place … Read more

Way too early predictions, Cowboys, Dragons, Broncos, Rabbitohs, Bulldogs, Eels, Panthers, Round 2

[ad_1] OK, it’s only been one round. But at least we now have some tangible evidence about what every NRL side could deliver in 2024. The Storm are back in title contention after their shutout of the premiers the Panthers in Round 1. Meanwhile, the Eels are set to surge back into the top eight … Read more

Transfer Centre, Daniel Suluka-Fifita signs with the Canterbury Bulldogs, Rabbitohs release, signings, contracts

[ad_1] The Bulldogs have bolstered their forwards stocks by signing prop Daniel Suluka-Fifita effective immediately following his mutual release by the Rabbitohs. “The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are pleased to announce the signing of 24-year-old prop Daniel Suluka-Fifita,” the Bulldogs said in a statement. “Suluka-Fifita will join the Bulldogs squad effective immediately, signing on to a two-year … Read more

American journalist’s perspect on rugby league after Las Vegas games, no helmets, no pads, US reaction

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — OK Aussies, I’m hooked. They had me at the first bone-rattling hit between two players wearing no helmets or pads that could be heard and felt from the press box in the sky at Allegiant Stadium, which feels like its miles from the pitch below. Then they really reeled me … Read more

Las Vegas, Round 1 double-header, Allegiant Stadium, American reaction, Manly Sea Eagles vs Rabbitohs, Roosters vs Broncos

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Rugby league has been given a giant green tick from American spectators following a thrilling double-header at Allegiant Stadium. Manly put on a show to down South Sydney 36-24, while the Roosters out-muscled the Broncos to win 20-10. Over 46,000 spectators attended the history-making evening. Of course majority were Australians, … Read more

Round 1 Casualty Ward, injuries, suspensions, news, Sea Eagles, Broncos, Jason Saab, Brendan Piakura, Las Vegas, hamstring, head knock

[ad_1] Both the Sea Eagles and Broncos have been hit with injury blows, with Jason Saab and Brendan Piakura set for sideline stints. In the first Las Vegas clash, Saab pulled up lame in the closing minutes of the clash, grabbing at his hamstring. The 23-year-old looked unsettled, grabbing at his leg whilst standing beyond … Read more

Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters, scores, stats, updates, who will win, who is playing, Allegiant Stadium, Joey Manu, Selwyn Cobbo, Reece Walsh

[ad_1] The Brisbane Broncos have had five months to stew on the painful loss in the 2023 grand final, but will now get their first chance to atone for that defeat when they clash with the Sydney Roosters in the second game of the historic Las Vegas double header. The Broncos have named a full-strength … Read more

Fullbacks under most pressure, James Tedesco, Roosters, Tom Trbojevic, Sea Eagles, NSW Blues, Michael Maguire, Origin, NRL 360

[ad_1] The NRL 360 panel are divided on which superstar NRL fullback is under more pressure heading into 2024: James Tedesco or Tom Trbojevic. Roosters skipper Tedesco was heavily criticised for his performances in 2024 before finding form late to lead his side into the second week of finals. Trbojevic endured another season-ending injury after … Read more

Sydney Roosters, Trent Robinson, NRL 360, Paul Kent, James Tedesco, Luke Keary, rugby league news, reaction

[ad_1] Roosters coach Trent Robinson has admitted his team’s game style hasn’t been “good enough over the past four years”, forcing a much-needed shake up. The Roosters struggled to get their attack going for much of 2023, before going on an impressive run late to reach the finals. Despite a last minute loss to Melbourne … Read more

Las Vegas Late Mail, Broncos vs Roosters, Sea Eagles vs Rabbitohs, Kevin Walters, Corey Parker, Martin Taupau, teams, late switch, news

[ad_1] Broncos legend Corey Parker has expressed his surprise at Brisbane’s decision to pull a late bench switch, with a veteran enforcer joining the pine in place of a young gun. Keep up to date with all the team news below in our Vegas Late Mail! The only place to watch both games of the … Read more