Wayne Bennett, Dolphins vs Cowboys, press conference, Tom Gilbert injury, Jesse Bromwich, Round 1

[ad_1] Wayne Bennett was at his wry best in summing up the Dolphins’ 43-18 loss to the Cowboys and provided an update on the fitness of luckless forward Tom Gilbert. The Dolphins’ defensive woes from last season returned in their season opener, but Bennett refused to overreact to one bad day at the office. “No … Read more

Teams Talking Points, Round 1, Jack Cogger, Knights, Joey Lussick, Eels, Connor Tracey, Bulldogs

[ad_1] The Knights have kept faith in their halves with a star recruit on the bench for their Round 1 clash with the Raiders. Meanwhile, the Eels have made a call on the key No.9 spot, with Joey Lussick edging out Brendan Hands, who settles for a bench role. And the Utility Dogs take shape, … Read more

Canterbury Bulldogs halves, props, Drew Hutchison, Toby Sexton, Max King, Poasa Faamausili, Cameron Ciraldo, Round 1

[ad_1] The Bulldogs have been criticised for picking Drew Hutchison over specialist No.7 Toby Sexton at halfback amid fears they don’t have the halves or props to climb up the ladder in 2024. Cameron Ciraldo has handed the key No.7 jersey to former Roosters veteran Hutchison over Sexton, while his starting props for Round 1 … Read more

Spencer Leniu, alleged racial slur, Ezra Mam, judiciary, calls for bans, suspensions, Sydney Roosters, Round 1

[ad_1] NRL players have been criticised for calling for punishments for Roosters forward Spencer Leniu before he has he day at the judiciary with fears he won’t get a fair hearing. Leniu was referred directly to the judiciary for an alleged racial slur directed at Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam in Round 1, with players both … Read more

Round 1 Teams, team lists, analysis, ins and outs, Knights vs Raiders, Jarome Luai, Cameron Munster, Storm v Panthers, Eels v Bulldogs

[ad_1] The teams for the final six games of Round 1 are in with a number of big selection calls in the games kicking off on Thursday night. Read below for the remaining Round 1 teams and analysis! The only place to watch every game of every round LIVE with no ad-breaks during play is … Read more

Shane Lane, Parramatta Eels, injury, recovery, premiership drought, Dylan Brown, coaching, future, Round 1

[ad_1] Shaun Lane has opened up on the weight of carrying the longest title drought in the NRL and what is driving him after an injury ravaged 2023 campaign heading into 2024. In a wide-ranging interview with foxsports.com.au, Lane spoke about his horror run with injuries in 2023, the documentary he made to turn it … Read more

Api Koroisau, Wests Tigers, captaincy, Benji Marshall, Aidan Sezer, Jahream Bula, Jayden Sullivan

Api Koroisau took time to understand his role as Tigers captain.

[ad_1] Api Koroisau admits the captaincy was a steep learning curve in his first season at the Tigers, but he remains driven to bring the success of his years at Penrith to the reigning wooden spooners. In a wide-ranging interview with foxsports.com.au, Koroisau opened up on the challenges of being Tigers skipper, the hurt of … Read more

South Sydney Rabbitohs struggles, Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker, Jason Demetriou, Round 1, Las Vegas

[ad_1] Some bad habits from South Sydney’s 2023 season fade-out returned to haunt them in their season opening loss to Manly amid an over-reliance on Latrell Mitchell’s brilliance. Mitchell looked in ominous form in the 36-24 loss to Manly, but Souths can’t rely on moments of individual brilliance if they want to be a contender … Read more

Sydney Roosters title threat, premiership, James Tedesco, Trent Robinson, Sam Walker, Joey Manu, Round 1

Jeoy Manu was incredible for the Roosters.

[ad_1] The Roosters have gone from the worst attack in the NRL early last season to premiership contenders again after their revamped game style upset title heavyweights the Broncos in Round 1. The Roosters attempted to modernise their attack in the off-season and the early signs were promising in their 20-10 win over last year’s … Read more

Spencer Leniu, racial slur, Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos, Round 1, judiciary, suspension, ban

[ad_1] Spencer Leniu has been blasted for his alleged racial slur against Ezra Mam after he was one of the four original poster boys for the Las Vegas experiment before souring a great weekend. Leniu is facing a big suspension after being referred to the judiciary for allegedly calling Mam “a monkey” in the Roosters’ … Read more