Something Parramatta might actually win? If Blaize Talagi is not crowned NRL’s top rookie, who will be?
Two of the leading NRL rookie-of-the-year candidates are set to face off on Friday night. Who wins this year’s first-year gong?
- by Christian Nicolussi
Latest
‘These old legs are coming to an end’: Munster set for double hip surgery
Cameron Munster returns from a lengthy injury lay-off for ladder leaders Melbourne – but confirmed he will require double hip surgery at the end of the year.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Panthers confident of fan support as English teams snap up Vegas tickets
The Panthers remain confident they will be the best-supported club in Las Vegas.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Adam Pengilly and Dan Walsh
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State of Origin
‘I’d do the same’: Clubs rue injury, suspension toll as Origin melee costs $26,000
The Rabbitohs are fuming after losing skipper Cameron Murray for their finals charge as Penrith, Parramatta and Manly all wear the brunt of a brutal State of Origin decider.
- by Dan Walsh and Christian Nicolussi
He thought he’d broken his neck. Then Angus Crichton returned to win the Wally Lewis Medal
The NSW back-rower is the season’s best comeback story – but the player of the series feared it was all over in the third minute on Wednesday night.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘Help a brother out’: Haumole Olakau’atu breaks silence on Origin melee
Haumole Olakau’atu explained why he leapt to the defence of his NSW teammates during a sideline melee, which has now left him facing a lengthy ban.
- by Christian Nicolussi
On a painful night for Maroons, this was their biggest disappointment
Reece Walsh was held up as Queensland’s biggest strike weapon before the Origin series. He finished it as one of their biggest flops.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Vale
‘One of the great voices of the game’: Tributes flow for legendary broadcaster David Morrow
The former ABC and 2GB commentator, who has died aged 71, was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame last week.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘Fake news’: Billy Slater bristles at Cobbo claims
Billy Slater was angered by suggestions the Queensland coaching staff had fallen out with Selwyn Cobbo.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Blacks and Blues: Why one of the best-paid rugby players in the world has joined NSW
One of the best-paid rugby players in the world has joined the NSW Blues as the team attempts to plug into the success of the All Blacks.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Harry Potter? Boxing? Inside the weird world of Blues wizard Zac Lomax
Why the young St George Illawarra winger, who apparently is desperate to play centre, polarises fans. Even Dragons supporters.
- by Christian Nicolussi