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From prison to inspiring mentor: A former Warrior’s redemption story

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 at 8:00am AEST

Jaye Pukepuke spent six years in jail watching his former Junior Warriors team-mates go on to NRL glory, but reckons his sentence stretched to 16. Tony Smith

‘Don’t need to know’: West Tigers coach Benji Marshall refuses to explain Galvin recall

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 at 7:06am AEST

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has refused to justify his decision to recall Lachlan Galvin, declaring: “Why would I care what people say?” Adrian Proszenko

‘Ladder doesn’t really matter’: Cleary reflects on Panthers’ last place amid crackdown concerns

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at 11:05pm AEST

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary doesn’t believe his side should be outright last given their performances this season, but conceded his side need to play better for longer to get back on track.

‘Every trip is deliberate’: Panthers superstar in hot water as sin bin crackdown continues

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at 8:43pm AEST

Panthers star Dylan Edwards could find himself in hot water after he was placed on report for a trip during Penrith’s clash with Manly.

‘May as well start walking’: Titans duo sweat on MRC over sin bins for high shots amid crackdown

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at 7:16pm AEST

Titans enforcer Jaimin Jolliffe will be sweating on the match review committee after he was sin-binned for a high shot on Cowboys second-rower John Bateman.

LIVE NRL: Sea Eagles welcome back Trbojevic for blockbuster Panthers clash

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at 5:30pm AEST

The Penrith Panthers will be hoping to escape from bottom of the NRL ladder when the reigning champions host the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium on Saturday evening.

Ex-Eels coach in line for $5.5 million NRL return as Perth Bears’ No.1 target

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at 5:08pm AEST

The ARL Commission has reportedly told former Eels coach Brad Arthur he the No.1 target to coach the Perth-based Bears on a $5.5 million deal as his NRL return heats up.

Live: Cowboys and Titans meet in a Queensland derby

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at 3:45pm AEST

Rivals North Queensland and Gold Coast face off in Townsville, followed by Penrith hosting Manly. Follow live.

Marshall 'sick of talking' about Galvin saga on eve of NRL recall

from ABC News: Rugby League

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at 3:39pm AEST

Tigers coach Benji Marshall says he does not care if people question his decision to recall departing five-eighth Lachlan Galvin to the Wests Tigers first grade side after just one match in reserve grade. 

Titans desperate to end victory drought in Cowboys clash — NRL LIVE

from FOX SPORTS League

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at 3:00pm AEST

The Gold Coast Titans will be desperate to break a three-match losing streak when they face the Cowboys in Townsville on Saturday afternoon.