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Bronson Xerri opens up on ‘kick up the a**e I needed’ in raw interview
from FOX SPORTS League
Bulldogs centre Bronson Xerri says his demotion to the NSW Cup was the “kick up the arse I needed” as he reaffirmed his desire to see out his current deal with the club despite reports he wanted a release.
Panther faces one-match ban for high shot that broke Bulldog's jaw
from ABC News: Rugby League
Penrith centre Casey McLean is facing a one-week suspension for a high shot that left Canterbury prop Max King with a broken jaw.
$5m Dragons blueprint and change Flanno must make; Raiders’ reality with rookie halfback — Alex McKinnon column
from FOX SPORTS League
Rugby league continues to find ways to surprise us.
How Benji Marshall and Justin Holbrook delivered the top-four NRL clash absolutely no one saw coming
from FOX SPORTS League
It’s the top-four clash that seemed highly unlikely at the beginning of the NRL season, and even less so with lengthy injury wards wiping out a bevy of stars in the opening weeks.
Ciraldo reveals ‘most pleasing’ part of Bronson Xerri’s NRL return — and ‘no one would have seen’ it
from FOX SPORTS League
Cameron Ciraldo has revealed the “most pleasing thing which no one would have seen” in Bronson Xerri’s return after the Bulldogs handed the Panthers their first loss of the season.
Flanno fear for rising Dragons stars as ‘bad sign’ rocks club; Storm ‘shock’ over insane plummet — NRL Talking Points
from FOX SPORTS League
A multiple premiership-winning player has made a startling Panthers claim as their superstar halfback prepares to celebrate a huge milestone.
‘She stitched me up’: Bunnies star Adam Elliott’s hilarious reveal on baby ‘mishap’
from FOX SPORTS League
Rabbitohs forward Adam Elliott has revealed the hilarious backstory behind the day that he accidentally locked his baby daughter Gigi inside.
‘Getting ready for Origin’: Ivan’s cheeky dig after young guns ‘went down a peg’ in shock loss
from FOX SPORTS League
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary couldn’t help but take a cheeky dig at his much-hyped left edge following Penrith’s shock loss to the Bulldogs.
Lachlan Coote opens up on brutal Ivan spray, ‘dark times’ and move that ‘saved my career’
from FOX SPORTS League
Lachlan Coote still remembers his NRL debut. He remembers what he said after it too.
Live: Perfect Panthers look to continue their unbeaten start against Bulldogs
from ABC News: Rugby League
The Penrith Panthers are unbeaten to start the NRL season, looking to extend that run against the Bulldogs at Stadium Australia. Follow live.