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[ad_1] Tigers legend Benny Elias has backed rookie coach Benji Marshall to pull off a minor miracle and end the club’s finals drought in his very first season. Marshall inherited the toughest job in the NRL 12 months early after Tim Sheens was axed but Elias believes the club’s prodigal son can finally turn things … Read more
[ad_1] Shaun Lane has opened up on the weight of carrying the longest title drought in the NRL and what is driving him after an injury ravaged 2023 campaign heading into 2024. In a wide-ranging interview with foxsports.com.au, Lane spoke about his horror run with injuries in 2023, the documentary he made to turn it … Read more
[ad_1] Some bad habits from South Sydney’s 2023 season fade-out returned to haunt them in their season opening loss to Manly amid an over-reliance on Latrell Mitchell’s brilliance. Mitchell looked in ominous form in the 36-24 loss to Manly, but Souths can’t rely on moments of individual brilliance if they want to be a contender … Read more
[ad_1] The Roosters have gone from the worst attack in the NRL early last season to premiership contenders again after their revamped game style upset title heavyweights the Broncos in Round 1. The Roosters attempted to modernise their attack in the off-season and the early signs were promising in their 20-10 win over last year’s … Read more
[ad_1] Spencer Leniu has been blasted for his alleged racial slur against Ezra Mam after he was one of the four original poster boys for the Las Vegas experiment before souring a great weekend. Leniu is facing a big suspension after being referred to the judiciary for allegedly calling Mam “a monkey” in the Roosters’ … Read more
[ad_1] The Sharks have announced experienced prop Braden Hamlin-Uele has signed a contract extension that will keep him in the Shire until the end of 2026. His two-year deal was announced on Wednesday, with Sharks officials fending off a reported offer from the Warriors to recruit the 29-year-old. Hamlin-Uele arrived at the club in 2018, … Read more
[ad_1] The Sea Eagles have confirmed Nathan Brown has been handed a one-year contract and has joined the club’s top 30 for the 2024 season. Following winger Christian Tuipulotu’s release a spot in the squad was available, with the veteran enforcer earning an upgrade from his train and trial deal. The 30-year-old will now be … Read more
[ad_1] Queensland coach Billy Slater has named four uncapped players in his 34-man Maroons squad that will come together for a pre-season camp this weekend. Broncos star five-eighth Ezra Mam, Roosters halfback Sam Walker, Titans backrower Beau Fermor and Cowboys forward Heilum Luki were all named. Mam, 21, enjoyed a breakout season in 2023 and … Read more
[ad_1] Cameron Smith has quit his post as Billy Slater’s assistant coach for the 2024 State of Origin series to be replaced by former Maroons hooker Matt Ballin. AAP reported Smith has stepped down after two victorious series as Slater’s assistant coach, with Ballin to join Josh Hannay and Jonathan Thurston in the hunt for … Read more
[ad_1] Interim Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson has denied a conflict of interest after recently signing a development player managed by his son for the company he part owns. The Sydney Morning Herald reported Richardson declared all pre-existing interests to the Tigers board before accepting a six-month role as the club’s CEO in order to … Read more