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The first nightmare test behind unsung Panthers hero... and cold reality behind his rise
When Jack Cogger was coming through SG Ball at Newcastle, I brought him straight into our NYC side for an end-of-season clash against Parramatta with the minor premiership on the line.
All Blacks World Cup or Warriors premiership, which would you want more?
Two of New Zealand sport’s biggest prizes are on the wishlist, but which one would you most like to see won? Sanda Arambepola
Cleary family reunion looms as Jett asks Warriors for contract release
Young playmaker Jett Cleary has reportedly requested an early release from his three-year Warriors contract for personal reasons. Stuff sports reporters
Inside Walker’s ballsy $5m Roosters snub... and why it could blow up in his face — Crawls
How can you not admire what Sam Walker has done this week?
NRL 2026: What makes Naufahu Whyte different at the Sydney Roosters, background, Trent Robinson
“He just gets it done without any fuss.”
Named for comeback, then sent to hospital: Josh Schuster’s nasty twist after brutal training blow
Josh Schuster may have to wait a little longer for his return to rugby league after suffering a nasty knock at training which left him in hospital.
NRL 2026: Round 24 Talking Points, analysis, commentary, Panthers, Isaah Yeo injury, Cameron Ciraldo, Bulldogs halves, news, videos, highlights
A pair of legends have floated two big solutions for the Panthers after losing a key star until at least the start of the finals series.
‘Fall out of love with you’: The big risk... and ‘question mark’ in Walker’s $1.4m gamble
Sam Walker is playing with fire in his stalled contract negotiations as a huge “risk” emerges in his dealings with the Roosters according to one prominent reporter.
Ex-Wallabies, league star Brian Smith dies of cancer
Former Wallabies and rugby league player Brian Smith dies of cancer at age 59.
'Can't compete': Super coaches weigh into PNG Chiefs debate
Two of the NRL's most successful modern coaches weigh into the debate about the concessions afforded to the league's forthcoming PNG franchise.
