third party deals, salary cap cheating, club bosses polled, Billy Slater, best coach, Nathan Cleary

[ad_1] ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys has urged club bosses to speak up and “be a whistleblower” if there’s any evidence that rivals are cheating the salary cap. A poll conducted by The Sydney Morning Herald has revealed an alarming stat in relation to illegal third party deals. The Herald approached 45 CEOs, chairmen and … Read more

Cameron McInnes in the mix for NSW Blues Origin debut

[ad_1] All it takes is five minutes with Cameron McInnes to know that he’d be the perfect fit for the Blues this year, with the newly appointed Cronulla co-captain keen to see the jersey “become sacred again” no matter who is chosen to represent NSW. McInnes, 30, has been part of an extended squad in … Read more

top 10 players in the NRL, list, 10-6, player vote, Stephen Crichton, James Tedesco, Harry Grant,James Fisher-Harris, Shaun Johnson

Shaun Johnson (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

[ad_1] Ask any athlete in any sport what their favourite individual award is to receive and they’ll tell you the one decided by their peers. The Dally M Medal is decided by former players but the people in the best position to declare who’s the best player in the NRL are the blokes running into … Read more

Fullbacks under most pressure, James Tedesco, Roosters, Tom Trbojevic, Sea Eagles, NSW Blues, Michael Maguire, Origin, NRL 360

[ad_1] The NRL 360 panel are divided on which superstar NRL fullback is under more pressure heading into 2024: James Tedesco or Tom Trbojevic. Roosters skipper Tedesco was heavily criticised for his performances in 2024 before finding form late to lead his side into the second week of finals. Trbojevic endured another season-ending injury after … Read more

Jason Demetriou v Anthony Seibold feud, Las Vegas, Round 1, Brisbane Broncos interviews 2018, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Manly Sea Eagles

[ad_1] The beginning of the bitter feud between NRL coaches Anthony Seibold and Jason Demetriou has been revealed as their sides prepare to square off in Las Vegas on Sunday. The longstanding beef between the pair can be traced back to when they both interviewed for the Broncos job at the end of 2018. Seibold … Read more

Fox League talent predictions, Mick Ennis, Corey Parker, Cooper Cronk, premiers, wooden spoon, Dally M

[ad_1] We’re just days away from the 2024 NRL season kicking off and our Fox League experts have put down their predictions for the season ahead. There’s a recurring theme that Sea Eagles superstar Tom Trbojevic will win the Dally M, but a dark horse has also been tipped. The premiership winner predictions have mostly fallen … Read more

Jack Wighton discusses Brad Fittler, NSW Blues, will he return to rep football, State of Origin, South Sydney Rabbitohs

[ad_1] Rabbitohs recruit Jack Wighton has labelled the notion that his relationship with Brad Fittler was the reason for his shock rep retirement in 2023 as a “load of s**t”. Wighton made the decision to take himself out of contention for Blues selection before last year’s series. However, there are reports that Wighton is weighing … Read more

Stacey Jones appointed head coach, Michael Maguire replacement, World Cup 2026

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 03: head coach Stacey Jones of the Warriors during the round 16 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Wests Tigers at Mt Smart Stadium, on July 03, 2022, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

[ad_1] Rugby league legend Stacey Jones has been named as New Zealand’s next coach and will lead the side to the next World Cup. Jones played 46 Tests for the Kiwis in a decorated career and was named in New Zealand’s team of the entry. The 47-year-old has worked as an assistant in the national … Read more

Wayne Bennett linked to Eels in coaching role, details, report, Brad Arthur contract, future

[ad_1] Wayne Bennett is open for business in 2025 once Kristian Woolf takes over as his successor at the Dolphins, so could that see him move to a rival NRL team? A report from Wide World of Sports suggests it is a possibility, claiming the Parramatta Eels are considering a move for Bennett ahead of … Read more

Isaiah Papali’i, Wests Tigers, wooden spoon, roster, Benji Marshall, Parramatta Eels exit

[ad_1] Isaiah Papali’i has declared he wants to be the “best back-rower in the comp” this year after what he conceded was a “tough” start to life as a Tiger. Papali’i was one of the Tigers’ big-fish signings for 2023, along with Api Koroisau and John Bateman. He went from the high of playing in … Read more