Trent Robinson has lauded his departing crew as among the most influential players in Sydney Roosters history, as the Tri-colours confirm they will lose almost 1300 NRL games of experience for next year. One of the premiership favourites at the start of the season before injuries and a poor record against fellow heavyweights took their … Read more
Melbourne have reached the NRL grand final with a 48-18 win over the Roosters but the historic feat could be soured in a matter of hours with Nelson Asofa-Solomona facing a nervous wait on his availability. Asofa-Solomona left Roosters counterpart Lindsay Collins concussed with a high shot on the first tackle of Friday night’s preliminary … Read more
James Tedesco has shown he is capable of carrying a depleted Sydney Roosters through the finals, knocking Manly out with a 40-16 win at Allianz Stadium. In a brutal Saturday night showing, the Roosters battered and bruised the Sea Eagles to set up a preliminary final against Melbourne at AAMI Park. Manly lost Tolu Koula … Read more
Tommy Talau hopes at least one Sydney Roosters star will be happy to see a Manly victory in their NRL semi-final. That’s not because a rival has jumped ship, but because Talau’s partner Jess Sergis has promised she will be on his side at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night. Jillaroos’ Test centre Sergis is a … Read more
NRL great Willie Mason believes the Sydney Roosters still have enough quality to do damage in the finals despite copping a disastrous double injury blow. Scans confirmed on Monday that Sam Walker had suffered a ruptured ACL after going down early in the loss to Canberra, requiring surgery. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Willie Mason backing … Read more
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is facing the prospect of not playing again until late in the NRL finals after being handed a minimum three-match ban for a high tackle. After a weekend of drama involving the bunker and match review committee, Waerea-Hargreaves was hit with a grade-two high tackle charge on Monday for his shot on Gold … Read more
Sydney and Parramatta have been dealt “extreme” conditions for their NRL clash at Allianz Stadium on Friday night. Heavy rain in Sydney has given the stadium’s drainage a serious workout for the clash between the finals-bound Roosters and struggling Eels. Water above the surface is inches deep, making for a slippery affair. Know the news … Read more
Luke Keary has gone full circle on his retirement plans, opting to play on in 2025 and sign a two-year deal with Catalans in the English Super League. After re-signing with the Sydney Roosters in February on a one-year deal, Keary announced in April he would instead make 2024 his last season. But the 32-year-old … Read more
The Sydney Roosters have threatened NRL fans with legal action after denying “damaging and unsubstantiated” claims their players were using illicit drugs on a live stream. Terrell May broadcast a merchandise giveaway last week alongside Brandon Smith, Spencer Leniu and other teammates ahead of their Magic Round clash with Cronulla. Short clips of the stream … Read more
A frustrated Trent Robinson is questioning why Melbourne were awarded a controversial try in the Sydney Roosters’ 18-12 loss to the Storm. Back-rower Eli Katoa barged his way over the Roosters’ line midway through the first half at Allianz Stadium on Thursday. But as he fended off Michael Jennings and Luke Keary to ground the … Read more
