Opinion
NRL 2024
Fear and mothering in Las Vegas: Why NRL clubs should stop treating players like children
We wonder why rugby league players act like brats. Maybe it’s because we keep treating them as such.
- by Andrew Webster
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Opinion
NRL 2024
Did NRL rule tweaks help Nathan Cleary put on grand final masterclass?
The six-again rule has changed rugby league for the better, but great players would have been great in any era.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why the NRL must stop Americans calling the game rugby
Forget about securing big-name celebrities to sing the NRL gospel. First, curious US fans need to know the difference between the rugby codes.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why Reynolds and Carrigan’s aggressive cuddle is good news for the Broncos
The incident barely warrants a sanction but puts all players on notice for the double-header in Las Vegas next month.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
Olympics
Doping Olympics boss challenges John Coates to live debate
The PR move says everything about the Enhanced Games, for which retired swimmer James Magnussen has become the poster boy.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2024
Titmuss inquest could have far-reaching consequences for NRL, pre-season training
Des Hasler appeared in the NSW State Coroner’s Court on Friday as the inquest into the death of young Manly player Keith Titmuss in November 2020 continues.
- by Andrew Webster
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Horse racing
Former stadiums boss leading contender to become Racing NSW chairman
If former Venues NSW supremo Tony Shepherd gets the role, it will be a victory for Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2024
Shane Flanagan has written off 2024 for the Dragons already. This is a good thing
This is the father’s chance to turn his son into the player he thinks he can be. It’s also his chance to show rugby league hasn’t passed him by. But neither will happen overnight.
- by Andrew Webster
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NRL 2024
V’landys and ARL Commissioners seek $450,000 pay rise
Rugby league’s governing body will ask clubs to approve a substantial increase in remuneration for its eight directors at a meeting this month.
- by Michael Chammas and Andrew Webster
Opinion
NRL 2024
NRL rolls out Las Vegas red carpet for Lachlan Murdoch and hopes Tom Brady comes with him
Chairman Peter V’landys is rolling out the carpet for News Corp’s top brass, and officials are hoping the NFL legend might come along.
- by Andrew Webster
Opinion
Super Bowl
Furious about the Chiefs (and Taylor) making the Super Bowl? You need to calm down
Many fans believe the San Francisco 49ers must beat the Chiefs in next month’s Las Vegas showdown to “save the NFL” … Really?
- by Andrew Webster