Analysis
NRL 2023
Expert breakdown of NRL round 23 matches
A couple of heavyweight derby clashes could have a huge bearing on who features in the finals action next month - and that’s before we talk about the Panthers-Storm blockbuster.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Adam Pengilly, Dan Walsh and Nick Wright
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Ashes 2023 as it happened: Five wickets in 30 minutes secures thrilling England win
Australia were on track for a famous, historic win in the fifth Test until Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali emerged as unlikely match-winners to help England level an incredible Ashes series.
- by Dan Walsh
Ashes 2023 as it happened: Australia have to make Oval history as England eye big target
England have dominated the third day at The Oval to have Australia staring down a daunting fourth-innings run-chase to win their first Ashes series in the UK since 2001.
- by Dan Walsh
As it happened Ashes 2023: Australia waste golden opportunity with Test now on a knife’s edge
Australia hold a narrow first innings lead but will still regret a frivolous batting display that required surprise lower-order runs to save the tourists on day two at The Oval
- by Dan Walsh
CEO and the boombox apprentice: The rise of Penrith’s latest pint-sized cult hero
Sunia Turuva is fast emerging as one of Penrith’s biggest personalities in one of rugby league’s smallest packages.
- by Dan Walsh
‘Left puncture marks’: Blocked nose defence fails in NRLW biting charge
Brisbane’s Ashleigh Werner was found guilty of biting in an emotional judiciary hearing that included photo evidence, character references and a “head cold” defence.
- by Dan Walsh
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
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NRL 2023
30 for 30: Panthers party with a point-per-minute half hour in Dogs demolition
Penrith scored at a point-per-minute, practised their try celebrations and welcomed back a $1.2 million captain against a flu-ridden Bulldogs side on Sunday.
- by Dan Walsh
Worth the cheddar? The $400,000 question confronting Cheese and the Roosters
The jury is still out on where Brandon Smith best fits at the Roosters but, with their season on the line, they’ll get a timely reminder of the significantly cheaper option they moved on to sign him.
- by Dan Walsh
‘What, so betting markets can be changed?’ Robinson backs Matildas over Kerr injury
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has rubbished criticism of the Matildas for keeping Sam Kerr’s shock withdrawal from the World Cup opener a secret.
- by Dan Walsh
Analysis
NRL 2023
Hunting season: When NBA tactics play out brutally, and beautifully, in the NRL
Things have been getting personal and personalised in the NBA’s biggest games for years. When rugby league playmakers do the same, the results are breathtaking and devastating all in one.
- by Dan Walsh