NRL legend Willie Mason spots ‘petty’ two-word sign in Canberra Raiders NRL sheds

[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

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

Jamal Fogarty, Ricky Stuart, Canberra Raiders, Jack Wighton, Ethan Strange, Kaeo Weekes, Round 1

[ad_1] Jamal Fogarty has opened up on being the new chief playmaker in Canberra, the players vying to replace Jack Wighton and his relationship with coach Ricky Stuart. Wighton’s departure to the Rabbitohs has ushered in a new era at the Raiders, with recruit Kaeo Weekes and Ethan Strange bidding to join Fogarty in the … Read more

Allegiant Stadium, first look, Las Vegas, Round 1, captain’s run, Broncos, Rabbitohs, Roosters, Manly Sea Eagles, photos

[ad_1] The Broncos, Rabbitohs, Roosters and Sea Eagles have had their first look at Allegiant Stadium ahead of tomorrow’s historic double-header. Awe-struck players were quick to whip out their phones to capture the impressive stadium and were seriously impressed. The home teams — Manly and Roosters – had a full captain’s run at the Stadium, … Read more

Damien Cook, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Round 1 double-header, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

[ad_1] One more sleep to go. We’ve had such an awesome couple of weeks in America, I can’t believe game day is now just around the corner. My teammates and I touched down in Las Vegas on Wednesday — and that’s when it really hit home that we’re going to play at Allegiant Stadium. Flying … Read more

Trials Talking Points, week two, Tigers, Aidan Sezer, Bulldogs, Drew Hutchison, Dragons, Jaydn Su’A, pre-season

[ad_1] The Tigers’ two major issues reared their ugly head in their convincing 34-18 loss to the Dragons, which showed Benji Marshall still has plenty of work to do. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs spine failed to click with a club legend not sold on their spine and choice of halfback in drew Hutchison. And a fit … Read more

Most passionate fanbases in NRL and NFL, who are they, Bills Mafia, Brisbane Broncos, New Zealand Warriors, Seattle Seahawks, reaction

[ad_1] All around the world, sports fans invest plenty of emotion, money and time into following their favourite teams and players week in and week out. The NRL and NFL have plenty of fans that are no different. From Buffalo Bills fans in New York jumping through burning tables before games to the spinechilling Viking … Read more

Geelong’s Tom Stewart rejects calls for rebuild, move to midfield from defence, Cats problems in 2023, latest news

[ad_1] Star Geelong defender Tom Stewart has reassured of the Cats’ “hunger” ahead of a redemptive 2024 campaign, but he conceded he is aware of the worrying “narrative” clouding his club this pre-season. The experienced Cats, who missed last year’s finals series after claiming premiership silverware in 2022, enter the new campaign with varying expectations. … Read more

What is the tougher sport? NRL or NFL, Las Vegas double header, Jordan Mailata, Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce, debate, opinion, rugby league news, reaction

[ad_1] The great game of rugby league will hit the USA when the 2024 NRL season kicks off in Las Vegas with a historic double header. Allegiant Stadium will host the event, just three weeks after it held the crown jewel of American football – the Super Bowl. The NRL’s foray into the US poses … 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