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Why Tonga is the secret weapon behind the NRL's most incredible rise

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 at 1:02pm AEST

The Dolphins are taking the NRL by storm in their inaugural season and a hidden Tongan connection is helping to lead the way. 

’Wasn’t pleasant’: Wayne Bennett on the tough day he sacked Kevvie — and why he had to do it

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 at 12:53pm AEST

Wayne Bennett has opened up on the day he sacked Kevin Walters from the Broncos, and why the tough call was necessary to set his great mate on the path to becoming the coach he is today.

Jimmy Brings: Roosters refuse to dance to agent’s tune; is Des headed for the Dragons?

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 at 9:34am AEST

The key element of the Sydney Roosters being linked to Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is the move has been floated by Isaac Moses rather than the Tricolours.

The past and the future of the Dolphins and Broncos to collide in the NRL's first Battle of Brisbane

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 at 8:01am AEST

Ahead of the NRL's first Battle of Brisbane, the Broncos are fighting hard to find something they lost while the Dolphins are holding tight to something they've found. 

The ‘embarrassing’ moment and ‘puppet master’ behind Broncos’ statement no one saw coming

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 at 5:00am AEST

Adam Reynolds called it “embarrassing”.

Alleged victim of Jarryd Hayne deleted texts before handing her phone to police, court told

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 at 5:00am AEST

A woman who alleged Jarryd Hayne sexually assaulted her in a fleeting encounter at her home deleted a bunch of messages with the former NRL star, as well as another man, before handing her phone to police, a jury has been told.

‘Got this completely wrong’: NRL judiciary’s ‘inconsistencies’ called out after Kaufusi’s shock ban

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 at 8:45pm AEST

NRL360 host Braith Anasta has slammed the NRL judiciary and called for the panel to admit they got the grading of Joseph Suaalii’s tackle used in Felise Kaufusi’s defence wrong.

‘Wetting the bed’: Furore over newest ‘weak-gutted dog’ sledge as bans `floated

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 at 6:47pm AEST

Following Sharks prop Royce Hunt’s “weak-gutted dog” sledge aimed at Corey Horsburgh, the NRL could now be “wetting the bed” considering a potential suspension.

‘The club’s going to get hounded’: Gould’s shock support of Dragons bizarre coaching decision

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 at 4:57pm AEST

Rugby league supremo Phil Gould believes the Dragons made the right call in forcing current head coach Anthony Griffin to reapply for his job as his future remains uncertain.

‘He’s a weak-gutted dog’: Sharks enforcer’s shock warning, accuses Horsburgh of hiding

from FOX SPORTS League

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 at 3:51pm AEST

Cronulla enforcer Royce Hunt has sensationally labelled Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh a “weak-gutted dog” quoting Ricky Stuart’s infamous press conference.