NRL news from around the web
‘He has a problem’: Major Ponga issue exposed again in potential Maroons headache
from FOX SPORTS League
Kalyn Ponga’s suspect tackling technique has been placed under the microscope again, just nine days after he was sent off in Origin I for a shoulder charge.
Live: Storm and Knights trade blows after Newcastle forward's nasty head knock
from ABC News: Rugby League
Newcastle's Phoenix Crossland leaves the game early in the first half as the Knights look for a drought-breaking victory in Melbourne. Follow live.
Shattered Storm superstar to miss entire NRL season
from ABC News: Rugby League
Melbourne will be without Queensland Origin player Xavier Coates for the rest of the NRL season after the winger ruptured his Achilles at training on Friday.
‘Two-way street’: Benji responds to star’s ‘loyalty’ comments; Seven players leading Storm into new era — NRL Daily
from FOX SPORTS League
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has encouraged Terrell May to continue to speak his mind after the star prop forward opened up on his exits from rival clubs and then dropped a bombshell that his only loyalty was to his current coach.
LIVE NRL: Red-hot Knights looking to clinch top-four spot against defiant Storm outfit
from FOX SPORTS League
The red-hot Newcastle Knights travel to Melbourne on Friday evening as they face the Storm, who bounced back recently, winning three of their past four games.
‘I belong again’: Star opens up on secret Benji chats, teammates’ touching move in Tigers return
from FOX SPORTS League
Nothing is guaranteed in rugby league, even less so on a train-and-trial deal.
Melbourne Storm boss hails 'positive' talks with Tasmania to bring games south
from ABC News: Rugby League
Melbourne Storm chief executive Justin Rodski says he's "got no doubt" a deal with Tasmania can be reached if the commercial interests line up, following a round of courting from premier Jeremy Rockliff.
Broncos coach spills on playmaker’s shock demotion, responds to star’s ‘BS’ remark
from FOX SPORTS League
Broncos coach Michael Maguire has opened up on the controversial axing of Brisbane playmaker Ezra Mam for this weekend’s Queensland derby against the Gold Coast Titans, confirming the decision was purely form-based.
‘It’s just wrong’: The ‘unfair’ reality in women’s Origin — and why this is the perfect time to fix it
from FOX SPORTS League
NRL Hall of Famers Tahnee Norris and Tarsha Gale have joined a growing chorus calling for the women’s State of Origin to be moved to within the NRLW season after an error-riddled series which they claim is not a fair representation of the women’s game.
‘No limits’: Foran’s huge claim in ‘surreal’ Manly turnaround as Turbo return locked in
from FOX SPORTS League
Manly coach Kieran Foran has declared there are “no limits” to what the Sea Eagles can achieve this season after the club’s “surreal” turnaround.