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Bulldogs lose marquee signing Leo Thompson for 10 weeks
from ABC News: Rugby League
Canterbury are dealt a hammer blow for their Las Vegas trip and beyond with prop Leo Thompson ruled out for 10 weeks due to a calf injury.
‘It is what it is...’: Bulldogs rocked by catastrophic blow as final piece of the puzzle sidelined
from FOX SPORTS League
Canterbury’s start to the season has been rocked by confirmation marquee signing Leo Thompson has a grade 3e calf tear that will sideline him for 10 weeks.
‘Stay humble’: Bulldogs ‘idol’s’ advice keeping Tigers’ teenage hat-trick hero grounded — NRL Daily
from FOX SPORTS League
So just how does an 18-year-old rookie rock up to training on a Monday morning after grabbing all the headlines with a 16-minute hat-trick in the NRL trials.
Cleary leads big guns returning as Panthers name strong side for Tigers clash — Trials Teams Week three
from FOX SPORTS League
Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and Dylan Edwards lead a strong Penrith Panthers side as they welcome back their big guns for their final trial against the Tigers.
Former Kiwis and NRL star shot multiple times in Sydney drive-by shooting
from Stuff.co.nz - League
Former NRL star Matt Utai has been shot in the chest and leg in a brazen drive-by shooting in Sydney’s south-west on Tuesday morning. Daniel Lo Surdo
These two Aussie stars got the ‘shock’ of their life. Now they’re plotting an incredible comeback
from FOX SPORTS League
Two Aussie women from different sports are redefining pregnancy and professional sport, returning to their fields after giving birth to twins.
‘Feel like I can keep playing’: How two key exits could extend Hunt’s Broncos stay — Transfer Whispers
from FOX SPORTS League
Broncos hooker Ben Hunt is reportedly not considering retirement and is keen to play on in 2027 as he targets becoming the second most capped player in NRL history.
BREAKING: Bulldogs legend hospitalised after being shot twice in attack
from FOX SPORTS League
Canterbury Bulldogs premiership hero Matt Utai has been hospitalised after being shot twice in a drive-by attack in Western Sydney.
Inside the coaching evolution of Benji... and the dramatic ‘turning point’ incident behind it
from FOX SPORTS League
Chalk and cheese.
‘Surprise no one’: Hull KR star free to play after escaping ban as Broncos bid to break 34-year curse: WCC Ultimate Guide
from FOX SPORTS League
Hull KR star Mikey Lewis has avoided a ban for a blatant trip and is free to play in the World Club Challenge clash with the Brisbane Broncos.