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[ad_1] Corey Oates’ Broncos career is at a crossroads as debate rages over whether the veteran winger has a right to feel hard done by for being repeatedly left out of the Brisbane side. The 29-year-old has scored 118 tries in 202 games, but just nine of those came last season and he has fallen … 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] Broncos coach Kevin Walters has snapped at reporters after being quizzed on Ezra Mam’s response to Spencer Leniu’s suspension. Roosters prop Leniu was hit with an eight-week ban for calling Mam a “monkey” when the sides clashed in Las Vegas in Round 1. Leniu denied using the slur in a racial way but the … Read more
[ad_1] Following a Sea Eagles win and a superb performance from backrower Ben Trbojevic “grave concerns” have been raised regarding Josh Schuster’s position in Anthony Seibold’s team. The 22-year-old was ruled out of the Las Vegas season opener due to a calf injury, whilst he also suffered with chickenpox and a finger niggle in pre-season. … 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] Broncos veteran Corey Oates is reportedly frustrated by his omission from Kevin Walters side and his allocation to Brisbane’s new feeder club. The 29-year-old was once again left out of Brisbane’s 17 when team lists were released on Tuesday, with Jesse Arthars and Deine Mariner being selected on the wings. Oates has been allocated … Read more
[ad_1] Eamonn Tiernan is the NRL Editor at foxsports.com.au and he writes Extra Time fortnightly. Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has set the record straight on comments he made about the club’s focus already being on 2025. In Flanagan’s first game in charge, St George Illawarra stunned all and sundry on Saturday night with a performance … Read more
[ad_1] Sea Eagles enforcer Haumole Olakau’atu has made the shocking claim he’s been called a ‘coconut’ on field during NRL games on multiple occasions. The claim comes after Roosters prop Spencer Leniu was handed an eight-game suspension for calling Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam a ‘monkey’ during the Las Vegas showcase. During Monday night’s hearing, Leniu … Read more
[ad_1] There’s a new Tiger on the block and rugby league fans are chomping at the bit to see Benji Marshall’s rookie prodigy make his debut. A Rabbitohs rising star has also skipped the queue and has been handed Jai Arrow’s starting backrow spot in a big show of faith. Meanwhile, Wayne Bennett has swung … Read more
[ad_1] Legendary playmaker Greg Alexander has admitted he’s “always had doubts” over whether Bulldogs star Matt Burton is best suited to five-eighth. Burton has just kicked off his third season with the Bulldogs and a disappointing team performance in Round 1 has sparked a conversation around how the 23-year-old is best used. The Dubbo product … Read more