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[ad_1] The Tigers have made changes at every level ahead of the 2024 season and now it’s up to Benji Marshall to deliver after being thrown in the deep end. The 2005 premiership winner was originally set to take the reins ahead of the 2025 season but after Tim Sheens was axed, Marshall was tasked … 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] 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] 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] 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
[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