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‘Bloody ownership’: Walters defends Flanagan and unloads on Dragons players
from FOX SPORTS League
Kevin Walters has urged the Dragons players to stand up and take some “bloody ownership” after they slumped to a 0-5 record for the first time in club history after an abysmal performance on Saturday against the Cowboys.
Sharks hit back against the Warriors after DWZ’s flying finish
from Stuff.co.nz - League
The Warriors are hoping to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they take on Cronulla in round five of the NRL. Stuff sports reporters
Live: Sharks out to continue revival in Warriors showdown
from ABC News: Rugby League
After finding form last week, Cronulla will be out to make a statement against New Zealand in the first game of the NRL's Easter Sunday double. Follow live.
Watch: Former Kiwis hardman scores third-round TKO in boxing bout
from Stuff.co.nz - League
Former Kiwis enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona has claimed another victory after quitting the NRL to pursue a fulltime boxing career. Stuff sports reporters
Walsh facing up to six weeks on sidelines with fractured cheekbone
from ABC News: Rugby League
The Brisbane Broncos are dealt a massive blow in their NRL premiership defence, with Reece Walsh set for a lengthy stint away from the game.
‘They’re filthy’: Red V booed in record low as flyer earns ban in Cowboys’ red-hot win
from FOX SPORTS League
St George Illawarra were booed off by their own fans after slumping to an 0-5 start for the first time in club history following a 32-0 loss at home to the Cowboys on Saturday night.
Ex-Warriors star posts videos from hospital after suspected facial fracture
from Stuff.co.nz - League
The Broncos were also left sweating on the fitness of Adam Reynolds, Ben Hunt and Ezra Mam after a costly 26-12 win over the Titans. Zachary Gates
Revealed: Russell Crowe’s shock role in contract deal for ex-NRL enforcer
from FOX SPORTS League
George Burgess has credited Hollywood’s Russell Crowe for helping him land a fight against new crossover king Nelson Asofa-Solomona, and while also revealing how he has previously worked with the likes of Jeff Fenech and Danny Green.
‘Correct the wrongs’: Andrew Webster keeps the faith for Warriors team to face Sharks
from Stuff.co.nz - League
The Warriors are hoping to bounce back from their first defeat of the season when they take on Cronulla in round five of the NRL. Stuff sports reporters
‘It gets taken away’: Hannay ‘frustrated’ at ‘turning point’ moment that robbed Titans
from FOX SPORTS League
Titans coach Josh Hannay was frustrated with a forward pass call that denied AJ Brimson a try, which he feels turned the match in his side’s 26-12 loss to the Broncos.