Six months ago, Luciano Leilua came extremely close to giving up rugby league after falling out of love with the sport.

The Broncos are spiralling, and one of the club’s stars called out his team following their embarrassing loss to the previously winless Dragons.

Other than perhaps Raiders star Ethan Strange, it’s hard to think of any player who has had a better week than Casey McLean.

The sight of Warriors coach Andrew Webster getting cranky during the 20-18 to the Panthers mirrored the drama, intensity and passion of a wild night in Sydney. Richard Knowler

Ethan Strange delivered yet another masterclass to down the Cowboys only days after a triumphant Origin debut, and there’s been one question on everyone’s lips.

A jubilant St George Illawarra Dragons interim head coach Dean Young stated that the side’s first victory of the season was the perfect reward for a month of hard work.

Follow live coverage of the 1 v 2 NRL clash between the Panthers and Warriors in Sydney. Stuff sports reporters

It’s 1 v 2 on the ladder to wrap up Round 13, but the table-topping Panthers will have to take on the red-hot Warriors without three of their best players.

A dejected Michael Maguire has challenged his players to begin the match with commitment and urgency after the Brisbane Broncos fell to their fourth consecutive loss on Sunday afternoon against the St George Illawarra Dragons

Ricky Stuart’s Raiders have been buoyed by the inclusion of their Origin duo, with both Hudson Young and Ethan Strange starting against the Cowboys.