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[ad_1] NRL great Cooper Cronk has boldly claimed that Penrith would not have won the 2023 NRL Grand Final had Jarome Luai remained on the field. Luai re-injured his shoulder and came from the field for the final half-hour. The Panthers were 16 points down with 25 minutes to play before Nathan Cleary sparked a … Read more
[ad_1] Bryce Cartwright concedes he was a “part-time” player when he started his career at Penrith,which is why he wishes he joined Parramatta sooner where coach Brad Arthur has unlocked his true potential. The comments come just days out from Friday’s western Sydney derby where Cartwright will take on his former club and his first … 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] 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] 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] 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
[ad_1] The South Sydney Rabbitohs are facing losing Origin back-rower Jai Arrow for the season and are awaiting a surgeon’s findings on his rotator cuff injury. The Daily Telegraph reported Arrow injured his rotator cuff in Souths’ Las Vegas opener against Manly and is anxiously awaiting the results. The best-case scenario is a four-week recovery, … Read more
[ad_1] Shane Flanagan has been praised for the massive turnaround with the Dragons who have gone from second last in 2023 to thrashing the Titans in Round 1 of their 2024 campaign. Granted, it is only one game, but the turnaround in fitness and application has been notable through the trials and there was a … Read more
[ad_1] Panthers coach Ivan Cleary isn’t worried about his side’s recent record against the Eels in the regular season, with the premiers maintaining they are still the “little brother” in Sydney’s west ahead of Friday’s blockbuster derby. Penrith has seemingly forgotten how to lose matches, but that changes for some reason when they face 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