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[ad_1] The Newcastle Knights host the Canberra Raiders in a rematch of their elimination final at McDonald Jones Stadium. Reigning Dally M Medallist Kalyn Ponga will look to pick up where he left off last season after the Knights went on an 11-game winning streak to storm into the finals. MATCH CENTRE: Knights vs Raiders … Read more
[ad_1] It’s tough enough to have one winning season in the NRL let alone doing it year after year in the world’s best rugby league competition. Every year, on average, three clubs drop out of the top eight which means that finals feature three teams who watched from home 12 months earlier. There are only … Read more
[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
[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
[ad_1] A luckless Knights star is set to miss his team’s Round 1 clash against the Raiders however his absence has opened the door for a new recruit to stake his claim for a starting halves position. The Sharks have received a big boost with captain Dale Finucane set to travel to NZ with the … Read more
[ad_1] The Dolphins are facing a major headache following a horror injury to Tom Gilbert that will likely see him sit out for an extended period. Jason Demetriou’s Rabbitohs also have an injury headache of their own and the make-up of their backline is a major talking point. Meanwhile, the Knights, Cowboys and Panthers all … Read more
[ad_1] A couple of Queensland teams have copped brutal injury blows during the second week of the Pre-Season Challenge. Luckless Dolphin Tom Gilbert has likely suffered an ACL tear while the Cowboys believe Coen Hess has also sustained a serious knee injury. Hess walked off unassisted in the first minute of the second half, but … Read more
[ad_1] Despite low expectations last year, the Raiders were able to snare a top eight spot in 2023 before their season ended in heartbreaking fashion. Entering 2024, the expectations are even lower now that Jack Wighton has left the club he spent 12 seasons at to link up with the Rabbitohs. Without Wighton, many are … Read more
[ad_1] The Sharks have announced experienced prop Braden Hamlin-Uele has signed a contract extension that will keep him in the Shire until the end of 2026. His two-year deal was announced on Wednesday, with Sharks officials fending off a reported offer from the Warriors to recruit the 29-year-old. Hamlin-Uele arrived at the club in 2018, … Read more
[ad_1] The start of the 2024 season is only weeks away with a historic double header in Las Vegas kicking things off on March 3. But injuries have struck during week one of the Pre-season Challenge and Roosters star recruit Dom Young has been scratched for Vegas. His star Joey Manu may also not join … Read more