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Opinion
NRL 2023
How to fix the Roosters? Stick with Sam and lay off Suaalii
There’s been plenty of reasons why the Roosters have been so disappointing this year - but they have to hand the keys to one of their young guns to turn it around in 2024.
- by Andrew Johns
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NRL players back down on covering logo as future protests planned
The demonstration of hundreds of players running out with strapping and electrical tape over the governing body’s logo will be abandoned after one week. But it won’t be the end of the demonstrations.
- by Adam Pengilly
If the NRL and players can’t strike a deal soon, the salary cap might not be enforceable
The cap has been used to even out the competition for 30 years, but there are fears the game could descend into chaos if a new agreement is not reached before November.
- by Adam Pengilly
Wally Lewis reveals CTE dementia diagnosis
Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis has revealed he is facing his toughest opponent yet – a dementia diagnosis, brought on by years of head knocks across his storied football career.
- by Cameron Atfield
NRL considers cutting funding to players’ union as pay battle rages on
The RLPA receives $3 million from the NRL each year, but that funding is under scrutiny as the long-running CBA dispute between the organisations continues.
- by Christian Nicolussi
True Brit: How hole-hearted Nikora is running a fine line to lift Sharks
No forward has scored more tries in the NRL this year than Briton Nikora. But he’s become so marked, Cronulla have started using him as a diversion.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘No one should ever give up’: The teacher’s aide whose NRL debut is a message of hope
Dan Russell would have been forgiven for long giving up on his NRL dream. But at 27, he finally got his chance in the NRL and the red-headed Papua New Guinea international wants to help others struggling for a shot.
- by Adam Pengilly
Bulldogs roster shake-up continues as Knights land utility
Having trumpeted Liam Knight’s signing earlier this week, the Bulldogs have made space on their roster to accommodate him with Newcastle to get help before the finals.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
NRL 2023
If Roosters are any chance of making the finals, Brandon Smith needs to fire
The race is on for the finals and the Roosters’ season will be on the line against the Broncos, while the Eels and Sharks are slipping out of contention.
- by Andrew Johns
Dally M boycott threat: NRL stars up the ante in industrial dispute
Twenty years after Craig Gower was denied the medal after players protested over improved pay and conditions, is history about to repeat?
- by Adam Pengilly and Michael Chammas
NRL grand final guaranteed to stay in Sydney under one-year deal
ARLC chairman Peter V’Landys has played NSW off against Queensland and even Victoria for the hosting rights.
- by Michael Koziol, Alexandra Smith and Dan Walsh