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The best and worst referee for every NRL club to play under NRL referees claim they have no favourites, or vendettas - but the statistics don’t lie, PAUL CRAWLEY reveals the referees your club loves and those they just can’t beat. Paul Crawley After another round of referee outrage, we’ve...

SELECTION CALL – JERAL SKELTON Winger Josh Addo-Carr’s syndesmosis injury could not have at a worse time for Cameron Ciraldo, who already is dealing with a depleted forward pack. Ciraldo is likely to lean on someone like Braidon Burns to come against Parramatta this week but turning to the...

‘I can’t believe it’: Eels meet with Gutherson as shock recruitment play for ‘X-factor’ fullback revealed Moses re-signs with Eels till 2028 | 01:22 Fox League from Fox Sports March 26th, 2023 5:57 pm The Parramatta Eels have held a meeting with fullback Clint Gutherson as they prepare to...

‘Hasn’t gone down well’: Roosters baulk at Tedesco request amid Suaalii contract showdown Staff Writers from Fox Sports March 8th, 2023 3:47 pm The Roosters face an awkward dilemma with James Tedesco and Joseph Suaalii coming off-contract at the same time, with the club reportedly unhappy with...

NRL 2023: Brisbane Broncos set to terminate the contract of TC Robati One of Brisbane’s most promising young forwards has almost certainly played his last game for the club after his latest off-field indiscretion. See his rap sheet. Travis Meyn Brisbane forward Teui ‘TC’ Robati is facing the...

The Mole: How a $3 ice cream sealed $1.5 million mega deal for Australian Schoolboys star By The Mole A $3 ice cream was the clincher for the richest deal ever signed by a schoolboy rugby league player last week. The Bulldogs secured a coup by snaring Australian Schoolboys captain Karl...

NRL market watch 2023: Knights star tours Bulldogs facilities Fresh from luring away and spending on a Broncos talent, Bulldogs boss Phil Gould has already walked another star talent from a rival club through the Bulldogs facilities. Phil Rothfield Newcastle’s English winger Dominic Young is...

The NRL salary cap figure for 2023 will increase to $12.1 million - a 25 per cent increase on the 2022 figure - while the cap for each club's NRL Top 30 will jump to $11.45 million, which constitutes a 22 per cent increase. The cap for development players will jump significantly, from $240,000...

NRL Market Watch: Bulldogs release Aaron Schoupp to Titans, clubs chase Corey Allan The Bulldogs’ roster shuffle is set to continue, after granting a release to one promising youngster, as several clubs target a former Queensland Origin star. Travis Meyn and Dean Ritchie The Titans have...

NRL Market Watch: John Bateman to ink three-year deal with Wests Tigers Wests Tigers will unleash a formidable forward pack in 2023, with a superstar Englishman all but locking in his NRL return with the joint-venture. David Riccio The Wests Tigers are in the final stage of signing-off on a...

KNIGHTS FLYER BECOMES HOT PROPERTY Knights star Dominic Young could have a new club to call home as five teams reportedly chase the English international’s signature. According to The Daily Telegraph, Newcastle is yet to formally offer Young an extension to remain in the Hunter, with his...

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REVEALED: BLUES’ BIZARRE PRE-GAME RITUAL For Tommy’s sake, let’s call it the Samson Effect. He might bleed Blue, but even the late Tommy Raudonikis might have a few choice words about the pre-game ritual of some of the Blues players running out for Origin II tonight – getting perfectly...

Warriors snubbed by top target Kristian Woolf despite owner’s UK visit The NZ Warriors have copped a major blow in their coaching search, with top target Kristian Woolf reportedly rejecting an offer to take the reins at the Kiwi club. According to The Daily Telegraph, Woolf turned down a...

Ciraldo knocks back Tigers job in crushing blow as coaching search continues Andrew Jackson from Fox Sports June 25th, 2022 6:41 pm Panthers assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo has rejected an offer to take over as head coach at the Wests Tigers in a crushing blow as the club continues its search...

State of Origin stars ready to flood NRL player market NRL clubs are ready for a November 1 frenzy with 15 players in Origin II in the mix to hit the open market. See which rep stars are on the hit list. Dean Ritchie This will be the $10m State of Origin fire sale – and there are some...

Phil Gould should call off the search - the Bulldogs have found their new head coach, writes PAUL CRAWLEY. June 13, 2022 - 6:33PM News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom Phil Gould should call off the search. The Bulldogs have found their new head coach. All they have to do is give Mick Potter...

NRL 2022: Why a roster overhaul at the Sydney Roosters is bad news for every other club The Roosters were tipped to be among the premiership favourites this season, but it isn’t panning out that way and club chairman Nick Politis might want to shake things up. Paul Crawley June 10, 2022 -...

Column: Coaches like Cameron Ciraldo and Jason Ryles should stay well clear of Belmore Trent Barrett had no protection, Dean Pay was shown no loyalty – that’s just the start of the mess that any new coach will inherit at the Bulldogs. Matty Johns exposes the Belmore basket case. Matty Johns...

Wayne’s cheeky call to Dogs star James Hooper from Fox Sports May 19th, 2022 12:29 pm Bulldogs enforcer Tevita Pangai Junior has told Canterbury-Bankstown teammates he remains committed to his three-year contract at Belmore despite the threat of a major overhaul of the blue and white roster...

NRL 2022: Bulldogs major sponsor Arthur Laundy demands answers on Trent Barrett Bulldogs major sponsor Arthur Laundy says he deserves an explanation for why mate of 20 years, Trent Barrett, is no longer at the club. Bulldogs major sponsor Arthur Laundy has known Trent Barrett for two decades...

Bulldogs star Paul Vaughan’s takes pot shot at media as coach walks Canterbury’s players were instructed not to speak to the media in the wake of Trent Barrett's resignation – but Paul Vaughan couldn’t help himself. Fatima Kdouh @FatimaKdouh_ less than 2 min read May 16, 2022 - 11:13AM News...

Penrith rugby league competitions could be cancelled over gang violence Penrith junior rugby league officials have warned matches could be called off amid growing concerns of gang violence at games. Dean Ritchie 2 min read May 11, 2022 - 7:07PM News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom Penrith has...

Jeremy Marshall-King has hit the open market as he considers his long-term playing future. Canterbury’s indifferent start to the season has not stopped rival clubs from circling the Bulldogs hooker. The Dolphins, Dragons and Warriors have expressed an interest in the 26-year-old who appears on...

NRL off-contract list: Every player’s worth revealed in rugby league transfer market Every NRL supporter dreams of their club landing the biggest stars in the game. We can reveal what every off contract would cost in an exclusive News Corp analysis. less than 2 min read May 1, 2022 - 9:14AM...

NRL 2022: Canterbury Bulldogs win 16-12 over Sydney Roosters in thriller After a week of drama and without captain Josh Jackson, the Bulldogs managed to pull off a miracle upset to win just their second game of the season. Martin Gabor 3 min read April 30, 2022 - 7:41PM News Corp Australia...

‘Needs to find it soon’: Legends ask big Barrett question Is Barrett 'overcoaching' the Dogs? | 01:42 Tom Sargeant from Fox Sports April 22nd, 2022 11:05 pm Fox League analysts Braith Anasta and Michael Ennis believe Trent Barrett’s “over-coaching” is costing his side in attack after the...

Sport Confidential: Matt Dufty responds to Zac Lomax dig on Fletch & Hindy Bulldogs fullback Matt Dufty has given a blunt seven-word retort to two former Dragons teammates following a brutal Fletch & Hindy segment. SPORT CONFIDENTIAL Michael’s Carayannis and Brent Read To say Matt Dufty took...

‘Would have a certain amount of regret’: Startling statistics show Burton’s decline at Dogs Startling statistics have revealed Matt Burton has gone into his attacking shell since joining the Bulldogs this season. Burton won a premiership in the centres at Penrith last season and was named in...

‘You can’t do that’: Barrett demands answers over ‘contentious’ Broncos tries Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett will be seeking “some answers” from the NRL over two Broncos tries in his side’s 16-10 loss on Sunday. Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett will be seeking “some answers” from the NRL over two...

Selfish, erratic but brilliant: Unwrapping NRL enigma Tevita Pangai Jr Tevita Pangai Jr will go down as one of the most talented, controversial and confounding figures in the Broncos’ 34-year history. This is why the club released him. Peter Badel, Travis Meyn and Brent Read Tevita Pangai Jr...

Eels being sued for $1m as salary cap scandal haunts club again The ghosts of the Parramatta Eels’ salary cap scandal have reared again with the NRL club being sued for more than $1 million by a company entangled in the saga. The liquidators of IT company Blackcitrus Pty Ltd have begun...

Jarryd Hayne, former Eels teammate Nathan Brown involved in late-night pub incident Just weeks after being released from prison, Jarryd Hayne and a current Eels player have been involved in an alleged ugly incident outside a Parramatta pub. Phil RothfieldSports Editor-at-Large Jarryd Hayne...

The Tackle: Paul Crawley reveals his likes, dislikes from the final week of NRL pre-season trials Tevita Pangai could be the most feared forward in the NRL. But right now his career is at the crossroads, and unless he grows up quick he could end up being a real liability, writes PAUL CRAWLEY...

IMPRESSIVE BURTON CAN’T DO IT ALL FOR BULLDOGS His side may have been well beaten but Bulldogs star recruit Matt Burton gave his side some hope for the season ahead in an eye-catching debut for his new club. However it is clear the Bulldogs need much more from their side across the park and...

‘Bulldog for life’: How Dragons rejection opened door for young gun’s ‘dream’ contract Aaron Schoupp was only two-years old when the Bulldogs last won the premiership. Naturally, he doesn’t remember that special Sunday night in 2004, but his Dad and pop — both diehard fans — made sure their...

Former Bulldogs star Lachlan Lewis emerges as social media sensation Lachlan Lewis’ rapid rise at Belmore was met with a bizarre exit last season but the former Bulldog has since become a social media star with one of his videos attracting 49 million views. The NRL career of former Canterbury...

Poor old Phil Gould has copped a pasting on social media over the pricing of Canterbury Bulldogs merchandise. Your columnist is blocked by Gus on Twitter but we’ve been sent some of the reaction to the Bulldogs general manager promoting the club’s new training shirt on his account for $150...

Kyle Flanagan reveals his plan to regain starting role in the halves for Bulldogs Few players have a target on their backs like Kyle Flanagan at the Bulldogs, but far from kicking stones the playmaker is adding new kicks to his arsenal. Phil Rothfield Follow @BuzzRothfield 2 min read February...

Brett Finch: NRL star used homosexual hotline to discuss child abuse. One of eight men, including former NRL star Brett Finch, who have been accused of discussing child abuse over a homosexual sex hotline, has broken his silence. Carla Hildebrandt and Josh Hanrahan 2 min read February 10, 2022...

Covid vaccine stalemate between $650k star and Storm ends as club confirms NAS’ return The Melbourne Storm have confirmed superstar forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona has returned to training following a months-long saga over his vaccination status. Asofa-Solomona was supposed to return to...

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Former footy star Brett Finch charged with sharing child abuse material Former NRL grand final winner Brett Finch has been charged by police with sharing child abuse material, one of eight arrested by detectives. Josh Hanrahan and Dean Ritchie Embattled former NRL star Brett Finch has been...

NRL’s fastest man: Newcastle’s Dominic Young tipped to run down the Foxx A dreadlocked flyer boasting Jamaican bloodlines, this young giant is tipped to set the NRL Telstra Tracker ablaze in 2022. Nick Walshaw He’s the towering young winger who is hot on the heels of the NRL’s fastest man and...

Paul Kent: Wayne Bennett and Phil Gould face off in the recruitment race for 2023 Phil Gould’s massive overhaul of the Canterbury Bulldogs could prove very bad news for Wayne Bennett and his new Dolphins team. PAUL KENT analyses the delicate situation. Paul Kent Some years back your old...

NRL news: Who will Parramatta Eels sign to play hooker in 2023? The departure of Reed Mahoney leaves a massive hole in Parramatta’s roster - one that a bevy of agents are keen to help fill. David Riccio and Michael Carayannis Api Koroisau, Reece Robson and Jacob Liddle have all been pitched...

Cleary pushes for round-one return as Panthers finalise 2022 squad By Christian Nicolussi November 20, 2021 — 4.29pm Nathan Cleary is pushing hard to return for round one as Penrith confirmed Chris Smith was returning home to fill the 30th and final spot on their roster. Cleary remains the...

Joseph Manu rejects Warriors Joey Manu is staying at the Roosters despite a huge offer from the Warriors. Michael Carayannis and Brent Read Joey Manu will reject interest from the Warriors to ink a contract extension with the Roosters. It is understood Manu, 25, will remain at the...

Curtis Scott has reportedly been handed an NRL lifeline after being sacked by the Raiders three months ago. According to 7NEWS the talented centre has agreed terms to a one-year-deal with the Parramatta Eels. The 24-year-old’s contract was torn up with two years left to run in the midst of an...

The Mole: Penrith in tense contract standoff with grand final hero Api Koroisau By The Mole Penrith are playing hardball with premiership-winning hooker Api Koroisau. Wide World of Sports has learned that the premiers have told the classy dummy half that they can't offer him a contract beyond...

ENNIS AND MCGREGOR JOIN EELS COACHING STAFF Micheal Ennis and Paul McGregor have joined the Parramatta Eels as consultants for the 2022 season. McGregor was at the helm at the St George Illawarra Dragons for seven years and in September was appointed assistant coach of the NSW Blues, replacing...

BROOKS PREFERS BULLDOGS OVER KNIGHTS FOR CLUB SWITCH Tigers halfback Luke Brooks’s reported preference is to join the Bulldogs over the Knights if the Concord club decide to part ways with their long-time No.7. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Andrew Webster revealed on SEN radio that the Knights...

AU REVOIR PEARCE? French Super League club, Catalans Dragons, have identified their replacement for James Maloney and it’s Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce. According to a News Corp report, Catalans are set to table a three-year deal to the 32-year-old worth $1.8 million. Catalans signed...

Canberra Raiders young gun Tom Starling has been arrested following an incident near the bar where he ran into trouble with the police last year. News Corp reported Starling presented to police on Wednesday and was charged following an alleged altercation over the weekend. NSW Police...

RCG drops expansion bomb, informs Eels he won’t take up 2023 contract option Reagan Campbell-Gillard has informed the Eels he won’t be taking up the option in his contract for the 2023 season as he weighs up a move to the Dolphins. Earlier this week, the NRL rubber-stamped the Dolphins’...

Staff Writers from Fox Sports October 14th, 2021 6:47 pm The Tigers and the Raiders are locked in negotiations about hooker Josh Hodgson joining the Concord club immediately, while the Bulldogs have eyes on Bulldogs star Nick Cotric. EELS TARGET FORMER NSW BLUES STAR The Parramatta Eels...

Mbye set to quit Tigers as NRL rival haggles over exit fee: Transfer Whispers Staff Writers from Fox Sports August 3rd, 2021 8:05 pm Former Wests Tigers captain Moses Mbye is poised to join St George Illawarra next season. Daily Telegraph claims that Mbye will be allowed to leave from the...

Eels’ ‘turbulent’ fight to keep $4m of talent Are the Eels 'flat track bullies'? | 01:06 Staff Writers from Fox Sports August 2nd, 2021 5:21 pm The Eels have a fight on their hands to keep six stars worth an estimated $4 million who are all coming off contract in 2022. The Parramatta Eels...

Zac Lomax has unfollowed the Nrl Dragons official Instagram page, removed that he plays for them in his bio and just posted a picture of Paul Vaughan with the captions “I love you Vaughan” on it and now the Nrl Dragons have unfollowed Zac Lomax …

BREAKING: Bellamy snubs rivals to sign extension with Storm Coach Craig Bellamy looks on during a Storm training sessionSource: Getty Images Staff Writers from Fox Sports July 26th, 2021 6:52 pm Storm coach Craig Bellamy has agreed to stay with the Storm as coach for the next two years and...

Vaughan braced for $400k haircut as Dogs move nears the finish line Fair for Dogs to cop Vaughan suspension? | 02:12 Staff Writers from Fox Sports July 21st, 2021 1:59 pm Axed Dragons star Paul Vaughan faces a big pay cut if he is going to seal a deal with Canterbury as he counts the cost of...

Knights star ringing rival coaches; Eels in fight to keep young gun: Transfer Whispers Fox Sports from Fox Sports July 14th, 2021 9:38 am The Newcastle Knights are set to re-sign Kurt Mann but the future of Connor Watson remains up in the air. Speaking on Sky Sports’ ‘Big Sports Breakfast’...

‘They were thrilled to farewell the bloke’: Hadley warns Bulldogs over ‘astounding’ Vaughan bid Staff Writers from Fox Sports July 13th, 2021 9:27 pm Ray Hadley has said the Bulldogs would be stupid to sign axed Dragons prop Paul Vaughan, claiming that St George Illawarra powerbrokers...

https://omny.fm/shows/triple-m-rocks-footy-nrl/readys-mail-kalyn-pongas-interesting-contract-situ#sharing It’s interesting that clubs can contact Ponga’s management for season 2023 + as the last two seasons in Ponga contract were in the players favour to activate or not as stated by Brent Read.

Panthers land stunning $200m stadium upgrade from government Penrith Panthers Stadium Staff Writers from News.com.au Penrith has pulled off a $200m stadium coup, according to reports. The NRL club’s spiritual home ground in Sydney’s west is set to be transformed under the NSW government’s...

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STORM Smith confirmed to stay at Storm and Bellamy expected to remain coach Author Todd Balym Fri 28 May 2021, 05:01 PM Brandon Smith has shut the door on any potential early release from Melbourne next year declaring he will be a Storm player and expects Craig Bellamy to be coaching the club...

BURGESS BIDDING FOR NRL RETURN Former premiership-winning Rabbitohs prop George Burgess is bidding to make an NRL comeback after a successful hip surgery. The 29-year-old twin brother of Souths prop Tom and sibling of former skipper Sam has not played since a hip injury ended his eight-game...

Sharks lead race for blockbuster Storm double swoop as secret meeting revealed: Transfer Whispers Storm duo Nicho Hynes and Dale Finucane are in hot demand.Source: FOX SPORTS Zac Rayson from Fox Sports June 1st, 2021 11:05 am Melbourne’s battle to retain co-captain Dale Finucane is...

The Broncos have increased their pursuit of Storm fullback Nicho Hynes after tabling a formal offer to the gifted young playmaker ahead of the clash between the two clubs on Thursday. The Courier Mail reported the Hynes offer came on the back of the Broncos considering mid-season releases for...

Revealed: Misfiring Milford’s shock asking price - Peter Badel and Travis Meyn Anthony Milford called an urgent meeting with Kevin Walters to discuss his Broncos future as Queensland rivals the Titans became the latest club to baulk at the embattled playmaker’s $600,000 asking price. The...

The Broncos have landed a $2.2m big fish. Now they’re targeting another FOUR ‘guns’ The Broncis are targeting four more players after landing Adam Reynolds.Source: FOX SPORTS Staff writers from Fox Sports May 13th, 2021 10:57 am The landing of Adam Reynolds could be just the start of a...

Broncos weighing up Reynolds’ stunning request in $2.8m move to blow Sharks out of water NRL PREMIERSHIP May 7, 2021 10:24pm MARK ST JOHN@markdfstjohn Source: FOX SPORTS Adam Reynolds wants a four-year deal at the Broncos.Source: Getty Images Rabbitohs skipper Adam Reynolds has launched an...

NRL 2021: Nick Cotric’s amazing play that helped break Canterbury’s losing streak Star signing Nick Cotric epitomised the desperation the Bulldogs had to end their losing start to the season with his amazing effort in the dramatic dying stages of their match against Cronulla. Nick Campton...

Craig Bellamy agrees to extend stay as Melbourne coach: report STORM April 28, 2021 11:04pm Source: FOX SPORTS Craig Bellamy looks on during a Melbourne Storm training sessionSource: Getty Images Storm coach Craig Bellamy is set to continue coaching in 2022, with the premiership-winning...

Secret dossier reveals bombshell proposal for NRL revolution NRL PREMIERSHIP April 27, 2021 7:04pm by TYSON OTTO Source: news.com.au Wayne is keen.Source: Getty Images A secret dossier given to NRL clubs has revealed the bombshell plan to revolutionise the game. The NRL has taken a huge...

Red Hill raid: Cowboys steal best young half from Broncos as Walters’ woes worsen BRONCOS April 25, 2021 9:34pm Source: FOX SPORTS Tom Dearden of the Broncos is heading to Townsville.Source: Getty Images North Queensland has reportedly stolen young halfback Tom Dearden from Brisbane...

HOW CLOSE BARRETT CAME TO SNARING SHARK —Michael Carayannis When Trent Barrett made his pitch to lure Sifa Talakai to the club he purely spoke about football. How Talakai plays and the direction the Bulldogs want to head. Despite being impressed by Barrett, Talakai opted to remain at...

NRL 2021: Dean Pay says Bulldogs should have signed Josh Reynolds, Benji Marshall Dean Pay has opened up on the pain of watching the Bulldogs struggle, revealing the missed signing that could have made a huge difference. Paul Crawley Dean Pay gets no joy out of seeing Canterbury fail...

‘Unwelcome advances’: Broncos star investigated over alleged drunken incident NRL PREMIERSHIP Kotoni Staggs is being investigated by the NRL for alleged drunken behaviour.Source: Supplied Brisbane Broncos superstar Kotoni Staggs is being investigated by the NRL over alleged drunken behaviour...

NRL 2021 contract news: Sharks star Chad Townsend set to sign with Cowboys There could be a flurry of transfer activity involving halves, with Luke Brooks’ future at the West Tigers uncertain - despite having two years remaining on his deal - given they are set to sign Jackson Hastings...

NRL 2021: Canterbury chairman John Khoury says club is standing behind firebrand Jack Hetherington The Bulldogs have vowed to stick by a ‘sorry’ Jack Hetherington despite the firebrand forward, with the NRL’s worst foul play record, earning yet another black mark against his name. An...

Transfer Market: Trent Barrett eyes Scott Drinkwater in Bulldogs overhaul Trent Barrett is making a statement at Canterbury, putting a broom through the battling Bulldogs as he targets a North Queensland star. Travis Meyn and Peter Badel Canterbury coach Trent Barrett has put a broom...