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NRL 2024
‘Broncos of the west’: How the Eels landed their man Ryles
Jason Ryles was mowing the lawn at his South Coast home when the phone call from Parramatta came through. The deal was done a few hours later.
- by Michael Chammas
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Mitchell ruled out for at least a month; Best, Ponga to make Origin recalls
Mitchell is no chance of playing in the Origin decider, while Kalyn Ponga is set to return and Michael Maguire will hand out another debut to a NSW forward.
- by Michael Chammas and Adam Pengilly
Panthers part ways with Taylan May after confidential settlement
After a series of off-field dramas, 22-year-old centre Taylan May has played his last game for the three-time premiers.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
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‘No one is going to help us’: Frustration at Eels as Moses launches dressing room tirade
A seething Mitchell Moses vented his frustration in an impassioned address to senior staff and players.
- by Michael Chammas
Dragons and Raiders set to table $4.5 million offers to Utoikamanu
The Wests Tigers prop was this week granted permission to test the market, having turned down the club’s offer of a five-year, $4 million contract extension.
- by Michael Chammas
‘I don’t know why I kept away from Madge’: How Maguire unlocked Latrell’s ‘beast mode’
Latrell Mitchell wanted to play for NSW. At the same time, he didn’t want to put his hand up then miss out. Watching the game one loss at his home changed everything.
- by Michael Chammas
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State of Origin
Moses floored Maroons prop three seconds into the game. It was the start of a masterclass
The incident signalled the intention of the Blues, who steamrolled the Queenslanders in a dominant opening to the match.
- by Michael Chammas
Former Eels coach meets with Perth NRL expansion bid
Brad Arthur’s partner was born and raised in Perth and still has family residing on the west coast of Australia. The Perth expansion bid met with him on Monday.
- by Michael Chammas
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Sydney’s mini Magic Round: Tigers, Rabbitohs to move games for Indigenous celebration
The proposal, which is now being considered by the NRL, is for the Roosters, Rabbitohs and Tigers to host games against other teams from within the Eora nation.
- by Michael Chammas
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‘They don’t know me, but hate me’: Latrell like you’ve never heard him before
In his first interview in three months, South Sydney fullback Latrell Mitchell reveals the mental battles that left him wanting to quit the sport.
- by Michael Chammas
Latrell Mitchell wins NSW spot, Sharks pair axed
The Rabbitohs’ star will play his first game for the Blues since 2021, while Nicho Hynes has lost his halfback spot as Michael Maguire rings the changes for game two.
- by Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas