NRL 2024
Opinion
Australia
Why Sam Walker is the new Alfie Langer, and the next Maroons No.7
His dad played with Alfie Langer and, until now, there hasn’t been a player so similar to the little genius.
- by Andrew Johns
Latest
‘Everyone’s on notice’: Eels ready for Ryles roster shake-up
Eels skipper Clint Gutherson expects incoming coach Jason Ryles to put his stamp on the club’s roster. If that means giving the fullback jersey to Blaize Talagi, he’ll do it.
- by Billie Eder
Analysis
NRL
‘Point to prove’: Why returning stars’ traits may signal Maroons’ game plan
A Maroons champion feared his Origin days were over, but his selection could speak to how Queensland intend to counter their rivals in the decider.
- by Nick Wright
How Nicho Hynes saved a life with compassionate act
Cronulla star Nicho Hynes helped talk down a man from a bridge in Sydney on the weekend.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Cleary’s Penrith to spearhead Las Vegas quadruple-header in 2025
Las Vegas 2025 is being marketed as ‘bigger, bolder and better’. See which NRL and Super League teams will feature – and when.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Hynes out for two months after fracture, Turbo returns to fullback
Cronulla’s worst fears have been confirmed as Manly abandon their plans for Tom Trbojevic to play centre after just one game.
- by Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Analysis
Parramatta Eels
‘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
‘It was the reality’: How Ponga defied retirement threat to seal Origin fate
As Kalyn Ponga announces his return to the Origin arena, how he and another livewire star combine could make or break the Maroons’ quest for victory.
- by Nick Wright
Analysis
NRL
Slater is yet to lose a series as coach. But has he got it wrong this time?
Billy Slater is undefeated at the Queensland helm. But as a shock snubbing continues after the capitulation in game two, has he got it right?
- by Nick Wright
Updated
Parramatta Eels
‘We will challenge for premierships’: Eels hail new coach Jason Ryles
The Storm assistant will take charge of Parramatta on a four-year deal starting next year.
- by Billie Eder
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How the Bulldogs will fight Topine’s ‘hopelessly embarrassing’ $4 million lawsuit
Canterbury will allege the wrestling session at the centre of the unprecedented civil case lasted no more than six minutes and it’s a common measure across the NRL.
- by Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko