Category: NRL
Match report: Canterbury Bulldogs 9-8 Sydney Roosters
In a nutshell A Josh Reynolds field-goal in the 70th minute saw Canterbury Bulldogs edge reigning NRL Premiers Sydney Roosters in a thrilling encounter. How…
Wayne Bennett calls for transparency in disciplinary system
Newcastle Knights coach Wayne Bennett has called for the NRL to be clearer about how players are punished after causing serious injury, as the fallout…
Newcastle Knights slam NRL over Alex McKinnon tackle
The Newcastle Knights have criticised the NRL for singling out Jordan McLean, after he was handed a seven-game ban for the tackle that left Alex…
Dave Hadfield: There should be no fond farewell for Sam Burgess
You’ll forgive me, I hope, if I don’t join in the general mood of celebration over the impending departure of Sam Burgess to rugby union….
McLean suspended seven weeks for McKinnon throw
Melbourne Storm prop Jordan McLean has been suspended for seven weeks after he was found guilty of using a dangerous throw on Alex McKinnon, which…
Sam Tomkins on his ‘up-and-down’ start to NRL life
England full-back Sam Tomkins believes he has a lot of improving to do if he is to show the NRL his full potential, and blames…
Sonny Bill Williams back for Bulldogs bout
Sydney second-rower Sonny Bill Williams returns to NRL action this Friday when the Roosters take on his former club Canterbury Bulldogs. The New Zealand dual-code…
Match report: Gold Coast Titans 13-12 North Queensland Cowboys
In a nutshell In a scrappy encounter, Gold Coast Titans did just enough to see off their Queensland rivals and secure two valuable points. As…
Alex McKinnon diagnosed as quadriplegic, say reports
Reports are circulating that suggest Alex McKinnon, the Newcastle Knights star who broke his neck in an unfortunate on-field accident against Melbourne Storm last week,…
Match Report: Newcastle Knights 30 Cronulla Sharks 0
In a Nutshell Newcastle designated Sunday’s match as “#RiseforAlex” afternoon in honour of injured backrower Alex Mitchell who broke his neck in last Monday’s match…