NRL 2024
Contenders or pretenders? We’re about to find out about the Sharks
Craig Fitzgibbon puts his own body through what few NRL coaches would even dream of. But is his famous work ethic, where he manhandles his own players in wrestling sessions, finally turning the Sharks into heavyweights?
- by Adam Pengilly
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Broncos’ backs too slippery for sorry Eels in 30-14 win
Brisbane and Parramatta are hoping to put unsatisfactory starts to their 2024 campaigns behind them.
- by Adam Pengilly and Paul Zalunardo
Origin fears for Nathan Cleary as Panthers deny Dogs
The superstar playmaker is set to join a growing list of Blues stars on the sideline less than a month before the Origin series opener after aggravating his hamstring injury on Friday night.
- by Billie Eder and Phil Mitchell
‘We are pleased’: Medical regulator welcomes Dolphins change of jersey
The Dolphins will no longer display the logo of a medicinal cannabis company on their jerseys and stadium signage after being reminded of drug advertising laws.
- by Jacob Shteyman
Why we are about to see the best of Latrell Mitchell
The South Sydney fullback returns from suspension on Saturday evening – and interim coach Ben Hornby says he’s noticed a positive change in his superstar’s attitude.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Dolphins’ Farnworth feared three months out and surgery
Dolphins strike centre Herbie Farnworth has revealed he feared facing surgery and at least three months on the sidelines when he went down with an AC joint strain last month.
- by Joel Gould
Recovering Reynolds takes on key new role for Broncos
Expected to miss playing for three months, Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds turns his attention to helping coach Kevin Walters plot a winning path.
- by Joel Gould
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Tom Trbojevic
‘Devastating for him’: Trbojevic to be sidelined for seven weeks
Tom Trbojevic is poised to be ruled out of the entire State of Origin series following scan results on his troublesome hamstrings.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Opinion
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Why Wayne Bennett loves the game, but doesn’t chase the game
He’s into his fifth decade as an elite coach, but Wayne Bennett’s traits suit the way the modern game is played.
- by Roy Masters
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Around the clubs
One more year: Craig Bellamy to remain Storm coach in 2025
Craig Bellamy will coach into a remarkable 23rd season at the Storm after announcing he is not done with the clipboard.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Billie Eder
Analysis
Analysis
‘You know I barrack for Queensland?’ How Roosters won race for Fifita
Fed up with waiting, Roosters supremo Nick Politis was contemplating pulling the four-year, $3.3 million offer on the table to David Fifita. Then his phone rang.
- by Michael Chammas