Much-loved commentator David ‘Thirsty’ Morrow will be inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame as he continues to battle brain cancer. The NRL confirmed his induction as a contributor, along with revised rules that will see a 14th Immortal added to the illustrious group. Morrow, 71, was diagnosed with brain cancer late last year and … Read more
The NRL has turned its 2025 Las Vegas venture into a nine-hour extravaganza, with its season-opening double-header, women’s Test match and Super League fixture all to be played on the same day. League bosses confirmed the game’s worst-kept secret on Tuesday, with Penrith, Cronulla, Canberra and the Warriors bound for Vegas next year. The matches … Read more
NSW superstar Jarome Luai jokingly said his “life flashed before his eyes” after he needed to be rescued from URBNSURF on Tuesday morning. The Blues were enjoying a recovery session at the man-made surf park when Luai jumped in with a bodyboard. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jarome Luai needs to be rescued. Know the news … Read more
Jason Ryles has won the tussle for the Parramatta NRL coaching job, with the Eels appointing the Melbourne assistant on a four-year deal. Parramatta ended the long wait to replace Brad Arthur with an early morning announcement on Monday, following last week’s board meeting. Ryles’ appointment means he has beaten Josh Hannay for the job, … Read more
Bradman Best will be tasked with filling the Latrell Mitchell-sized hole in the NSW backline after Blues coach Michael Maguire picked the Newcastle centre for the State of Origin decider. Best is in line for just his second Origin appearance for the Blues after Mitchell succumbed to a foot injury following South Sydney’s win over … Read more
Fitness concerns won’t discourage Queensland coach Billy Slater from considering Harry Grant and Kalyn Ponga for the winner-take-all State of Origin decider. Slater is satisfied outside back Selwyn Cobbo is back to full health after resting him from the game-two loss, but is remaining tight-lipped on David Fifita’s chances of selection for July 17. Queensland’s … Read more
Former Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters star Cooper Cronk has become involved in a spat with his neighbour over a renovation. Cronk and his TV celebrity wife Tara Rushton live in an extravagant house on Sydney’s lower north shore in Georges Heights. But they are unhappy with their neighbour’s $3.7 million renovation plan and have … Read more
The NSWRL has banned a fan for a whopping 20 years after he abused former NRL star Andrew Fifita. Fifita — a Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks premiership player who retired from the NRL at the end of 2022 — is now captain-coach of the Woy Woy Roosters in the Rugby League Central Coast competition. Fifita and his … Read more
Penrith showcased their championship qualities to grind out a 14-6 win over Brisbane, despite Reece Walsh playing his best game of the season. Panthers hooker Mitch Kenny, who had a blinder, sealed the deal with a try in the 69th minute at Suncorp Stadium. The clash was befitting of a grand final rematch, with both … Read more
Former Parramatta Eels coach Brian Smith has reportedly thrown his hat in the ring for a shock return to the club. Smith, who coached the club for 243 games between 1997 and 2006, has held talks with the Parramatta board, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The 70-year-old is now in the running, along with … Read more
