NRL news from around the web

‘I might have hit a nerve’: Munster’s hilarious retort to legend’s brutal sledge

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 at 8:37pm AEST

Storm star Cameron Munster has provided a hilarious reply to Fox League’s Gorden Tallis criticism of the Melbourne forward pack.

Ennis’ NRL coaching ambitions revealed as premiership winner joins Sea Eagles staff

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 at 7:28pm AEST

Fox League’s Michael Ennis is set to join the Manly coaching staff from next season to work with the club’s spine.

The endless depth of love, a dog named Flo and a century of waiting has North Sydney ready for their day in the sun

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 at 5:35pm AEST

North Sydney, the foundation club rugby league tried to leave behind, have a grand final on the weekend and while the cynics might say it's only in reserve grade the Bears have never been a club for the sceptics. 

‘We’re brothers by choice’: The unbreakable bond between Penrith pals that won’t be ruined by Bulldogs move

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 at 4:11pm AEST

Leaving Penrith is “the hardest thing” Stephen Crichton has ever done, but the reality of leaving best mate Brian To’o behind when he heads to the Bulldogs is something that hasn’t quite sunk in yet ahead of what could be their final game together.

Panther 'brothers' prepare for emotional last hurrah

from ABC News: Rugby League

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 at 4:08pm AEST

Close friends through football and church, Brian To'o and Stephen Crichton both made their debut for Penrith in 2020, but their fraternal link long outdates that.

Giving a hoot: The kitted-up native birds cheering on the Warriors

from Stuff.co.nz - League

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 at 4:00pm AEST

Forest and Bird reckons these two native birds are the perfect combo to cheer on the Warriors in their preliminary final against the Broncos.

Freddy turns to Penrith hero in last-ditch attempt to save Blues job

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 at 3:14pm AEST

Brad Fittler is set to pitch changes to his coaching staff in an effort to save his job at the Blues.

‘Needs to be coached out of the game’: League wages war over dangerous NRLW trend

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 at 2:24pm AEST

The NRL has vowed to do everything in its power to stamp out hip-drop tackles in the women’s competition after a staggering 14 players were charged this season and a number of stars suffered shocking injuries as a result of the illegal act.

Holmes’ fines set to reach $100k as Cowboys come down hard on star over ‘white bag’ scandal

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 at 2:10pm AEST

Cowboys centre Valentine Holmes will reportedly be slapped with a whopping $100,000 worth of fines and suspended sanctions after his white powder scandal.

‘Make a few tackles’: Craig Bellamy paints target on Jarome Luai as Panthers star returns from injury

from FOX SPORTS League

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 at 12:26pm AEST

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy laid down the challenge for his players to get returning Panthers star Jarome Luai to “make a few tackles” as he declared his own halfback Jahrome Hughes would deliver in the NRL preliminary final showdown.