Junior Amone rejected by NSW Rugby League, Wests Devils, why can’t he play, Illawarra first grade competition, Dragons

[ad_1] The NSW Rugby League has rejected former Dragons star Junior Amone’s bid to play for his junior club. Amone was deregistered by the NRL in December after being convicted of multiple assault charges relating to a hammer attack 12 months earlier. The 21-year-old was sentenced to a two-year intensive correction order and 300 hours … Read more

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

Power Rankings, Round 2, analysis of every team, favourites for top eight, Roosters, James Tedesco, Cowboys, Valentine Holmes, Knights, Kalyn Ponga

[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

St George Illawarra Dragons, Extra Time, Shane Flanagan, Zac Lomax, Ben Hunt, Kyle Flanagan, Junior Amone

[ad_1] Eamonn Tiernan is the NRL Editor at foxsports.com.au and he writes Extra Time fortnightly. Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has set the record straight on comments he made about the club’s focus already being on 2025. In Flanagan’s first game in charge, St George Illawarra stunned all and sundry on Saturday night with a performance … Read more

Round 2 Team Lists, ins and outs, selections, SuperCoach, Lachlan Galvin to debut for Tigers, Tesi Niu dropped, Dolphins, Dom Young returns, Roosters

[ad_1] Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has put his faith in Lachlan Galvin with the teenage playmaker named to make his NRL debut against the Raiders. Galvin has beaten new recruit Aiden Sezer to the No.6 jersey and will partner another new recruit in Jayden Sullivan. Meanwhile, Wayne Bennett has swung the axe following the … Read more

Shane Flanagan, St George Illawarra Dragons rebuild, Zac Lomax, Moses Suli, Kyle Flanagan, Round 2

[ad_1] Shane Flanagan has been praised for the massive turnaround with the Dragons who have gone from second last in 2023 to thrashing the Titans in Round 1 of their 2024 campaign. Granted, it is only one game, but the turnaround in fitness and application has been notable through the trials and there was a … Read more

Team Tips, Round 2, teams, ins and outs, injuries, suspensions, Roosters, Dom Young, Shane Flanagan, Dragons, Luciano Leilu, Josh Addo-Carr, Bronson Xerri, Bulldogs

[ad_1] The Roosters are set to receive a huge boost with a superstar recruit firming for a Round 2 return in the backline. The Dragons are set to welcome two quality forwards into their pack after a strong performance against the Titans. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs are set for a backline reshuffle that could see Bronson … Read more

Former Rabbitohs star’s alleged victim breaks down in court

George Burgess is fighting a sexual touching without consent charge. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

[ad_1] A woman who was allegedly groped by a former NRL star while trying to procure a jersey for a charity event has broken down in court as her friend detailed the moment she told him about the incident. George Burgess, 31, pleaded not guilty to a single charge of sexually touching another person without … Read more

Shane Flanagan press conference, St George Illawarra Dragons v Gold Coast Titans, wooden spoon predictions, proving critics wrong

[ad_1] Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has admitted he was “sitting back quite happy” watching people tip his club to collect the wooden spoon this season. Flanagan was all smiles on Saturday night after his side upset the Titans with a thumping 28-4 win on the Gold Coast. In stark contrast to recent years, St George … Read more

Gold Coast Titans v St George Illawarra Dragons, Des Hasler, Shane Flanagan, live blog, scores, video, highlights, stats

[ad_1] This clash marks the beginning of two new coaching eras as Des Hasler’s Titans host Shane Flanagan’s Dragons on the Gold Coast. They’re two clubs who have struggled to play to their potential in recent years and now they’re being led by coaches who pride themselves on defence. That said, this could easily be … Read more