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[ad_1] OK, it’s only been one round. But at least we now have some tangible evidence about what every NRL side could deliver in 2024. The Storm are back in title contention after their shutout of the premiers the Panthers in Round 1. Meanwhile, the Eels are set to surge back into the top eight … Read more
[ad_1] NRL fans have made the most of three-time defending champions Penrith Panthers’ 8-0 loss to the Melbourne Storm in the opening round of the season. The Panthers have been the dominant force in rugby league in recent times, and as Australians are want to do, the tall poppy syndrome has kicked right in. Watch … Read more
[ad_1] The Storm’s perfect Round 1 record is on the line in 2024, coming up against the three-time premiers in Ivan Cleary’s Panthers. Craig Bellamy has recorded 21 straight wins to start the season, with their last Round 1 loss coming all the way back in 2001 under Chris Anderson. What complicates matters is that … Read more
[ad_1] Panthers skipper Isaah Yeo has declared former teammate Stephen Crichton will be the hardest player the Penrith outfit have been forced to replace in years. Ivan Cleary’s side have won three-straight premiershipships and rival clubs consistently come knocking, hoping to recruit top talent. Viliame Kikau, Matt Burton, Api Koroisau and Kurt Capewell have departed … Read more
[ad_1] The Knights have kept faith in their halves with a star recruit on the bench for their Round 1 clash with the Raiders. Meanwhile, the Eels have made a call on the key No.9 spot, with Joey Lussick edging out Brendan Hands, who settles for a bench role. And the Utility Dogs take shape, … Read more
[ad_1] The Dolphins are facing a major headache following a horror injury to Tom Gilbert that will likely see him sit out for an extended period. Jason Demetriou’s Rabbitohs also have an injury headache of their own and the make-up of their backline is a major talking point. Meanwhile, the Knights, Cowboys and Panthers all … Read more
[ad_1] NRL head of football Graham Annesley says the process let down the officials in Sunday’s World Club Challenge, with Panthers legend Greg Alexander describing the call to award Wigan a controversial try as “the worst video ref decision I have ever seen”. The Panthers went down 16-12 to Wigan but were on the wrong … Read more
[ad_1] The Eels look set to be without Maika Sivo for their season opener against the Bulldogs after the winger was charged with a grade two careless high tackle from Parramatta’s trial game on Sunday. The incident in question came in the 57th minute of the Eels’ win as the Titans spread the ball to … Read more
[ad_1] The Roosters are reportedly armed with one of the scariest chequebooks in the history of the powerhouse club. With the club looking at a major roster overhaul, links to superstar targets have already been made. As first reported by The Daily Telegraph’s Phil Rothfield, the Roosters have an eye on Wallabies star Max Jorgensen … Read more
[ad_1] The Gold Coast Titans take on the Parramatta Eels in the final Pre-season Challenge clash at North Ipswich Reserve, follow the action in our live blog below. MATCH CENTRE: Titans vs Eels teams, stats, scores, videos The only place to watch both games of the Las Vegas opening double-header live is Fox League, available … Read more