The NRL has confirmed the three pools which will make up the inaugural Downer Rugby League World Cup 9s Sydney 2019, which will be held at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta on October 18-19. NRL CEO Todd Greenberg says that the format of the pools would ensure key rivals face each other in the fast-paced, action-packed short form of Rugby League.…
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Penrith Panthers’ remarkable run of form continued with a comfortable 40-18 win over St George Illawarra Dragons, their seventh win in a row. After Brent Naden was denied by a shoulder from Matty Dufty in one corner, Brian To’o showcased his athletic ability to ground James Maloney’s kick to give Penrith the lead in the other. Then Naden finally got his…
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Blake Green kicked a field goal with four minutes to go to earn a deserved 19-18 win over Cronulla Sharks who have now lost five in a row. Issac Luke gave the hosts the lead with a penalty but the Sharks replied through tries from Briton Nikora and an excellent score for Chad Townsend featuring great work from Matt Moylan…
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Brisbane Broncos halted Canterbury Bulldogs’ two-game winning streak with a competent 28-6 victory. In a historic game, featuring a female referee for the first time in Belinda Sharpe (below), the Broncos were led ably by Kotoni Staggs who scored his first career double. The Broncos had the better of the opening exchanges and Staggs opened the scoring with a penalty…
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Belinda Sharpe will become the first ever female NRL referee on Thursday when Brisbane Broncos host Cantebrury Bulldogs on Thurday. Sharpe has become a regular feature on the touchline at NRL games but has also refereed Intrust Super Cup matches since 2015. She was then promoted to a full-time referee contract in May this year. “At that stage I was…
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Former Salford Red Devils and New Zealand international winger Manu Vatuvei has announced his retirement on Instagram. The winger, affectionately known as the Beast, hasn’t played any first-grade rugby since leaving the Red Devils in 2017 and has taken to social media to formally announce the end of his playing career. “Well as you already know that I’ve been out…
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THERE were two draws in the Championship as York came from behind for a 14-14 result at Batley while a last-gasp try by Connor Farrell (above) salvaged a point for Bradford at home to Swinton. Championship: Barrow 8 Leigh 24, Batley 14 York 14, Bradford 34 Swinton 34, Halifax 40 Widnes 10. League 1: Coventry 20 Hunslet 48, Doncaster 12…
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Canterbury Bulldogs made it back-to-back wins for the first time this year with a 20-14 comeback victory over Newcastle Knights. Newcastle started in impressive fashion and scored the first try on five minutes when Mitchell Pearce’s long ball was perfect for Shaun Kenny-Dowall. But despite the early setback, the Dogs competed well keeping the scoreline at 6-0 until half-time. The…
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Penrith Panthers moved into the top eight as their season continues to take shape after a comfortable 24-2 win over Gold Coast Titans, their sixth victory in a row. Both sides exchanged penalties before the Panthers scored the opening try on 28 minutes. Jarome Luai stayed alive, combined with James Tamou, and sent Dylan Edwards in. The home side notched another…
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James Maloney has once again hinted that he could come to Super League next season. The veteran playmaker, who played for New South Wales in their dramatic victory to win the State of Origin series yesterday, has been linked with a move to the Northern Hemisphere for months. Maloney turned 33 this year and has previously expressed a desire to…
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