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[ad_1] Tigers legend Benny Elias has backed rookie coach Benji Marshall to pull off a minor miracle and end the club’s finals drought in his very first season. Marshall inherited the toughest job in the NRL 12 months early after Tim Sheens was axed but Elias believes the club’s prodigal son can finally turn things … Read more
[ad_1] Warning: This article contains language some readers may find offensive NRL legend Willie Mason has been left both stunned and impressed by a brutal two-word message spotted in the Canberra Raiders dressing room after their against-all-odds Round 1 victory over the Knights last Thursday night. The former Clive Churchill medallist was discussing the Raiders’ … Read more
[ad_1] Roosters back-rower Sitili Tupouniua is set to overcome a leg injury to take on Manly on Sunday. Meanwhile the Broncos are hopeful Brendan Piakura will pass concussion protocols to line up in the second row against the Rabbitohs. Read on for the Early Mail for Round 2. The only place to watch every game … Read more
[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
[ad_1] Following Jason Taumalolo’s 22 minute Round 1 display, major questions have been raised about the $950,000 middle forward’s longevity in the NRL. The Australian’s Brent Read revealed he’s spoken to Cowboys officials who explained the veteran enforcer was being preserved so he’s fit and firing for the full 2024 campaign. The 30-year-old signed his … Read more
[ad_1] Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has put his faith in Lachlan Galvin with the teenage playmaker named to make his NRL debut against the Raiders. Galvin has beaten new recruit Aiden Sezer to the No.6 jersey and will partner another new recruit in Jayden Sullivan. Meanwhile, Wayne Bennett has swung the axe following the … Read more
[ad_1] The Roosters are set to receive a huge boost with a superstar recruit firming for a Round 2 return in the backline. The Dragons are set to welcome two quality forwards into their pack after a strong performance against the Titans. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are set for a backline reshuffle that could see Bronson … Read more
[ad_1] Any concerns about the usual suspects once again marching to September this year have been quickly dispelled with Round 1 producing a whopping six upsets. The Sharks wasted no time proving they’re the real deal in 2024, while the three-time reigning premiers Penrith are off to another slow start. It was all smiles for … Read more
[ad_1] Australian boxing great Johnny Lewis has agreed to join Curtis Scott’s surprise bid to become an Australian cruiserweight champion – which kicks off against the fellow leaguie whose career he describes as “an embarrassment”. Only months after being denied a return to the NRL, 26-year-old Scott is set to make his heavyweight debut against … Read more
[ad_1] Anthony Mundine has taken to social media to claim Spencer Leniu’s “monkey” remark to Broncos star Ezra Mam is “not racism”. Leniu apologised to Mam when admitting Thursday that he directed the term at the Broncos playmaker during the Roosters win in Las Vegas. In a video posted to Instagram on Thursday night, Mundine … Read more