Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs season preview, verdict, analysis, Reed Mahoney, Cameron Ciraldo, squad, news, videos, highlights

[ad_1] It was a season to forget for the Bulldogs in 2023, but rookie coach Cameron Ciraldo “hasn’t held back” in pre-season in a bid to make his side “bulletproof”. Canterbury-Bankstown finished their last campaign in 15th place and were exposed countless times in defence, conceding the most points of any NRL side. Ciraldo knows … Read more

Mitchell Moses, Parramatta Eels, premiership drought, State of Origin, injury, fractured eye socket

[ad_1] Mitchell Moses has played over 200 NRL games, has experienced a grand final and is the incumbent New South Wales halfback. But ask him about his impressive resume and he’ll tell you: “I want more.” The 29-year-old Eels star is gearing up for his 11th season in the NRL and has “to win a … Read more

Nicho Hynes opens up on State of Origin axing and Brad Fittler, Kangaroos debut, Dally M Medallist, Cronulla Sharks, analysis, finals, news, videos, highlights

[ad_1] Nicho Hynes went from the glamour of winning the Dally M Medal in his first Sharks season to being dropped from Origin after a debut he’d rather to forget. But now, after facing “adversity” throughout his 2023 campaign, one of the NRL’s good guys believes his “heartbreak” has him primed for a mammoth season. … Read more

Justin Pascoe opens up, The Bye Round podcast, Wests Tigers board sacked, news, video, highlights, Lee Hagipantelis

[ad_1] Controversial former Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe has opened up on his departure from the merger club and the burden that was placed on him during his tenure. Pascoe was ousted from his position along with the entire Tigers board who were dismissed following the results of an internal review into the club in … Read more

Manly Sea Eagles, Tom Trbojevic, ballet exercises, head of performance, Las Vegas season opener, injuries, news, videos, highlights

[ad_1] Sea Eagles star Tom Trbojevic has reportedly utilised ballet exercises in a bid to remain injury free this season, adopting unique training methods to achieve peak performance. That is according to the SMH, who are reporting Manly’s new head of performance Jon Clarke spotted an issue with the star fullback’s right foot. Clarke introduced … Read more

Las Vegas season opener, Allegiant Stadium, smaller field dimensions, news, Jason Demetriou, Rabbitohs, Sea Eagles, Broncos, Roosters, videos

[ad_1] Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou believes the smaller field dimensions in Las Vegas could “make a difference” to the rugby league played in the historic season opener. South Sydney face the Sea Eagles in the first competition game played abroad, with the Roosters and Broncos also doing battle in the United States. Allegiant Stadium, the … Read more

The bunker, field goal rulings, NRL changes to Bunker officiating, blockers, penalty, on-field referee, videos, news, highlights

[ad_1] The NRL has reportedly given the bunker power to rule on and make decisions regarding field goals in a huge change to the way the game is officiated in crucial moments. According to AAP, field goals will be analysed by the match review official in the same way tries will be in 2024 to … Read more

Kep points from trials, Greg Alexander, Andrew Voss, analysis, Knights, Broncos, Bulldogs, Rabbitohs, attack, forward packs, news, videos

[ad_1] Rugby league great Greg Alexander was left stunned by the Bulldogs’ impressive trials display, while Andrew Voss was equally impressed by the Broncos. Cameron Ciraldo’s outfit, without a cohort of regular first graders, downed Craig Bellamy’s Storm who were also missing several big-name stars. The Knights were also impressive, with their depth being highlighted … Read more

Warriors Zyon Maiu’u sent off, Wests Tigers Declan Casey tackle, knocked out, video, replay, replay, referee Chris Sutton

[ad_1] Warriors enforcer Zyon Maiu’u has been sent off for a brutal hit which left Wests Tigers’ recruit Declan Casey knocked out cold before he hit the ground. Casey took a hit-up off his own line and was smashed when Kalani Going went low and Maiu’u went high on the centre in his first game … Read more