Early Mail, Late Mail, Round 2, ins and outs, cuts, injuries, Sitili Tupouniua, Sydney Roosters, Brendan Piakura, Broncos

[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

Salary floor, salary cap, Wests Tigers, Bulldogs, Sydney Roosters, James Tedesco, Api Koroisau, Round 2

[ad_1] The NRL’s salary floor has come under fire for creating a false economy in the game where by struggling clubs are forced to pay overs for players that are not worth it to meet the rules. Paul Kent explained that as well as a salary cap in rugby league there is also a salary … Read more

World Club Challenge Ultimate Guide, Penrith Panthers vs Wigan Warriors, where to watch, what time is it on, news, teams, videos, previous winners

[ad_1] Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has confirmed one-game rookie Jack Cole will take Jarome Luai’s No.6 jersey in their World Club Challenge clash against Wigan Warriors. Luai, who signed a contract to join the Tigers in 2025 in the off-season, has been battling a shoulder injury that required surgery in October. Cole, 20, is seen … Read more

Transfer Whispers, contracts, signings, Brisbane Broncos, Adam Reynolds, contract extension, Red Hill, Kevin Walters, news, videos

[ad_1] Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds has reportedly signed a contract extension, agreeing to terms on a new deal on the eve of his side’s Las Vegas departure. The Courier Mail is reporting Reynolds’ extension will be announced in the next 48 hours and the superstar halfback will remain at Red Hill until the end of … Read more

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs season preview, verdict, analysis, Reed Mahoney, Cameron Ciraldo, squad, news, videos, highlights

[ad_1] It was a season to forget for the Bulldogs in 2023, but rookie coach Cameron Ciraldo “hasn’t held back” in pre-season in a bid to make his side “bulletproof”. Canterbury-Bankstown finished their last campaign in 15th place and were exposed countless times in defence, conceding the most points of any NRL side. Ciraldo knows … Read more

St George Illawarra Dragons, Shane Flanagan, Kyle Flanagan, father son, critics, halves, role, Ben Hunt, Arthur, Eels, Broncos, Walters, Cleary

[ad_1] Shane Flanagan sits in the southern grandstand at WIN Stadium overlooking the kingdom he’s confident he’s about to build. Asked if there will be any special treatment for the son of kings and the new Dragons coach doesn’t miss a bit. “Kyle won’t be getting any favours along the way, if anything, he has … Read more

Mitchell Moses, Parramatta Eels, premiership drought, State of Origin, injury, fractured eye socket

[ad_1] Mitchell Moses has played over 200 NRL games, has experienced a grand final and is the incumbent New South Wales halfback. But ask him about his impressive resume and he’ll tell you: “I want more.” The 29-year-old Eels star is gearing up for his 11th season in the NRL and has “to win a … Read more

Nicho Hynes opens up on State of Origin axing and Brad Fittler, Kangaroos debut, Dally M Medallist, Cronulla Sharks, analysis, finals, news, videos, highlights

[ad_1] Nicho Hynes went from the glamour of winning the Dally M Medal in his first Sharks season to being dropped from Origin after a debut he’d rather to forget. But now, after facing “adversity” throughout his 2023 campaign, one of the NRL’s good guys believes his “heartbreak” has him primed for a mammoth season. … Read more

Justin Pascoe opens up, The Bye Round podcast, Wests Tigers board sacked, news, video, highlights, Lee Hagipantelis

[ad_1] Controversial former Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe has opened up on his departure from the merger club and the burden that was placed on him during his tenure. Pascoe was ousted from his position along with the entire Tigers board who were dismissed following the results of an internal review into the club in … Read more

Manly Sea Eagles, Tom Trbojevic, ballet exercises, head of performance, Las Vegas season opener, injuries, news, videos, highlights

[ad_1] Sea Eagles star Tom Trbojevic has reportedly utilised ballet exercises in a bid to remain injury free this season, adopting unique training methods to achieve peak performance. That is according to the SMH, who are reporting Manly’s new head of performance Jon Clarke spotted an issue with the star fullback’s right foot. Clarke introduced … Read more