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[ad_1] Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson is adamant that Spencer Leniu is not a racist hopeful that the fallout from his eight match ban for calling Brisbane’s Ezra Mam “a monkey” can lead to a “changing point” for language in sport and society. The Samoan international pleaded guilty to the slur made during the opening … Read more
[ad_1] Tevita Pangai Junior has been tipped to return to the Brisbane Broncos’ top 30 squad if he can “put it all together on the field” after debuting for feeder side Souths Logan Magpies on the weekend. Pangai Jnr retired from rugby league in August, walking out on a $750,000 Bulldogs contract for this season … Read more
[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] 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] 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] Questions have been raised over whether Spencer Leniu’s eight-game suspension for a racist slur towards Broncos pivot Ezra Mam was the right amount, with two journalists believing it was too harsh a sentence. After a hearing at NRL headquarters on Monday night, the Roosters prop was given an eight-week suspension despite apologising to Mam … Read more
[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
[ad_1] Tevita Pangai Junior has made his return to rugby league via Broncos feeder side Souths Logan. The 28-year-old announced his shock retirement from rugby league last August, walking out on a $750,000 contract with the Bulldogs for this year to chase a boxing career. But the rumour mill was sent into overdrive when he … Read more
[ad_1] Any concerns about the usual suspects once again marching to September this year have been quickly dispelled with Round 1 producing a whopping six upsets. The Sharks wasted no time proving they’re the real deal in 2024, while the three-time reigning premiers Penrith are off to another slow start. It was all smiles for … Read more
[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