North Queensland Cowboys season preview, Scott Drinkwater, James Maloney, prediction, Valentine Holmes, Heilum Luki, Brent Tate, reaction

[ad_1] The North Queensland Cowboys couldn’t get close to replicating the highs of 2022 last season, being one of three teams to fall out of the top eight. The Townsville-based club were just 20 minutes away from a grand final appearance two seasons ago before the Eels overcame an eight-point deficit and chase the Cowboys … 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

Canberra Raiders season preview, Jamal Fogarty, Ricky Stuart, Jack Wighton, prediction, Joseph Tapine, players, reaction

[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

Transfer Centre, signings, contracts, transfers, squad lists, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Cronulle Sharks, extension, news, videos, highlights

[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

South Sydney to unveil new lethal left edge as Keaon Koloamatang makes big shift, truth behind Luciano Leilua exit as Dragons close in, James Hooper column, latest news

[ad_1] THE South Sydney Rabbitohs are set to unveil a new-look lethal left edge with NSW Blues strike weapon Keaon Koloamatangi shifting from the right side of the field to the left. Already renowned for having the NRL’s most dangerous left side combination the Bunnies will further enhance their strike power with the presence of … Read more

Sydney Roosters season preview, Trent Robinson, James Tedesco, Cooper Cronk, predicted finish, Spencer Leniu, Dom Young

[ad_1] NRL great Cooper Cronk believes the Roosters have all the “ingredients to be lifting that premiership” in 2024, but says they will have to change their approach in the first half of this season after a slow getaway last year. Beginning the season as premiership favourites in 2023, the Roosters’ campaign was off to … Read more

Transfer Centre, signings, contracts, full team lists, Billy Smith extends with Roosters, Ben Trbojevic, Sea Eagles, news, highlights, videos, Nathan Brown

[ad_1] The Sea Eagles have confirmed Nathan Brown has been handed a one-year contract and has joined the club’s top 30 for the 2024 season. Following winger Christian Tuipulotu’s release a spot in the squad was available, with the veteran enforcer earning an upgrade from his train and trial deal. The 30-year-old will now be … Read more

New Zealand Warriors season preview, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Kurt Capewell, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Shaun Johnson

[ad_1] Michael Ennis believes the Warriors will be the hunted in 2024, but is confident three key signings can help them maintain the rage in their second season under Andrew Webster. The Warriors stunned the competition in 2023 to finish fourth, but they have improved on paper with the key signings of Kurt Capewell, Roger … Read more

Gold Coast Titans season preview, Des Hasler, Kieran Foran, squad, ins and outs, defence, finals, roster, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, David Fifita

Gold Coast Titans new coach Des Hasler. Getty

[ad_1] A pair of NRL premiership winners are backing Des Hasler to toughen up the Titans and harden their “soft underbelly” which has cost the side success for years. Hasler was a shock choice to replace Justin Holbrook on the Gold Coast, but the veteran coach has been hired to instil a culture of resilience, … Read more