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‘Something I will have to consider’: Cross-code star leaves door open for rugby return
from FOX SPORTS League
Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase hasn’t ruled out a return to rugby union in time for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Injury-plagued Warriors star facing more weeks on the sidelines
from Stuff.co.nz - League
The Penrith player who caused the injury with a hip drop tackle will miss two weeks with a ban but the news is much worse for the Warriors. Stuff sports reporters
Rival club departs Cobbo race as worrying new Broncos twist emerges — Transfer Whispers
from FOX SPORTS League
It’s very unlikely that Selwyn Cobbo will remain a Brisbane Bronco beyond this season even though a rival club has pulled out of the race for the outside back’s signature.
‘We’re the reason’: Players take blame for Manly’s worrying form amid pressure on Seibold
from FOX SPORTS League
Sea Eagles players concede they are the ones who must change the narrative around the club as pressure builds on coach Anthony Seibold following back-to-back losses to the Knights and Titans before last week’s bye.
‘He’s not happy’: Turbo tension with Seibold after ‘disrespectful’ act in shock switch
from FOX SPORTS League
Tom Trbojevic’s forced shift into the centres has been labelled “disrespectful” amid claims the Manly star isn’t happy with the switch and wasn’t properly consulted.
‘It was just ruthless’: How Ciraldo’s Bulldogs mirror ‘unbreakable’ champions of legendary coach
from FOX SPORTS League
It’s been 21 years since the Bulldogs have won a grand final but there’s something about this year’s squad that would have the club’s last premiership-winning coach beaming with pride.
‘Careful that they don’t lose them both’: Tigers’ huge hooker dilemma as Richo backs Benji
from FOX SPORTS League
Tigers boss Shane Richardson is backing Benji Marshall to be the club’s coach long-term as he grapples with a signing dilemma between skipper Api Koroisau and young gun Tallyn Da Silva.
‘Two 35-year-old No.7’s’: Legend criticises Broncos for prioritising veterans over Cobbo
from FOX SPORTS League
Gorden Tallis has criticised the Broncos for prioritising re-signing two veteran halfbacks over Selwyn Cobbo, who is potentially the future of the club.
‘Haven’t been playing my best footy’: Turbo opens up on Manly switch amid young gun’s rise
from FOX SPORTS League
Sea Eagles superstar Tom Trbojevic has no idea whether his move to centre will be a permanent one or not with the former Dally M winner hinting that the call to move Lehi Hopoate to fullback came from the coaching staff and not from him.
Turbo switch in mass Manly changes; legend’s call for shock Luai move — NRL Team Tips
from FOX SPORTS League
Manly coach Anthony Seibold is expected to swing the axe after a disappointing loss in Round 15 with a host of players being dropped and a positional switch for Tom Trbojevic all but locked in.