LATEST: Nick Politis on Trent Robinson: “I don’t understand the issue with what he said. He told the truth. Why do you get fined for that. What’s worse, what Robbo said or the image of Joey getting a broken cheekbone on replay and the lack of proper action from the officials.”
BREAKING: Tony Williams has had his deal terminated by his new team New York Freedom for the disgraceful comments he made about the Jarryd Hayne court case.
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made them aware of what Williams said and they acted quickly.
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LATEST: Have been told Paul Kent will no longer be part of Triple M football after fallout from the Anthony Maroon walkout. Kent exit still being worked through. Unclear if he will appear on one final show. No word yet if it means Maroon returns.
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@TripleM_NRL
BREAKING: NRL considering scrapping or at least scaling back season launch tomorrow. Growing feeling is they want to use money to fund junior clubs throughout QLD and NSW impacted by flooding.
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LATEST: Storm v Roosters out rated the AFL nationally.
Combined Nine/Fox audience was 908,872
Combined Seven/Fox audience for Carlton and St Kilda was 892,053.
NRL audience 2 per cent higher.
DCE rightly rubbing it in ...”on behalf of the worst Qld team ..thank you very much.” He had every right to say that. Blues very disappointing.
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BULLDOGS UPDATE: Paul Vaughan first Dogs player to speak since the players were told of Trent Barrett quitting . As he drove out of Belmore he chipped the media: “Do you have to be here? You are the worst kind of people.”
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BREAKING: Storm preliminary final to move to Saturday 4pm next week . Avoids clash with AFL grand final . Smart move again from PVL and Andrew Abdo
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LATEST: State of Origin II surpasses 3million viewers and is the highest rating Origin since Game 1, 2019. Well done to all involved with the coverage.
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BREAKING: 13 people fined $1000 by police following the Dragons party at Paul Vaughan’s home last night. That won’t compare to what the NRL does to them.
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EXCLUSIVE: Manly 7 fuming about claim they will soften their stance on “pride jersey”. A representative of the group contacted me to say “they don’t backflip on religious beliefs” and to suggest they would fold on their stance is “totally untrue”
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Have not seen many sadder sporting sights than the dressing room hug between the Morris twins. Thoughts with one of the greats of his generation
@bmozzle
.
BREAKING:
@storm
have received government confirmation they can stay and play in Qld. Great move by Peter V’landys to get them out of Victoria when he did.
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BREAKING:
@9NewsSyd
has contacted
@FOXNRL
and police for comment regarding video that has emerged showing one of its employees Paul Kent in a street fight. We have asked for comment and context around the incident and have yet to get a reply. Kent has been contacted.
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Raiders lost it when they didn’t capitalise on Cronk in bin. The refs deserve a spray for the Jack Wighton incident and I think Cooper didnt deserve to be binned. Penalty enough. Wighton deserved Clive Churchill. Victor Radley changed the momentum. Roosters tough. Wingers great.
LATEST: Tevita Pangai Jnr ruled himself out of the grand final - could have pushed it but felt local junior Spencer Leniu deserved as much time as possible to prepare for decider. He says he has been through a lot worse in his personal life than missing a GF
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LATEST: After a discussion between NRL chairman Peter V’landys and Project Apollo boss Wayne Pearce its been decided stripping clubs of any points they have earned in the first two rounds won’t be an option. It’s off the table.
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Breaking : Panthers legend Mark Geyer has engaged lawyers to deal with social media speculation that he says is totally false and defamatory. His family has been wrongly linked to the issues that his old club are dealing with. Geyer is angry and his family devasted.
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LATEST: Jackson Hastings has agreed to a three year with Knights. He will start with the club within a week. David Klemmer is joining the Tigers. All parties are in the final stages of making the deal official
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EXCLUSIVE: Scott Morrison has approached NRL powerbrokers about joining the ARLC. Chairman PVL says he has not received a direct approach.
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is aware others have.
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This is devastating. Perfect and imperfect at the same time Shane Warne was bigger than sport … he was a genuine superstar. We were all lucky to see him spin his magic. Thanks Warnie.
Awful news. Immortal Bob Fulton has passed away. Thoughts with his family. His mate since they were 8 years of age Peter Peters broke down as he told me.
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EXCLUSIVE: The Bulldogs have emailed all staff and players saying they anticipate they will all be vaccinated by the time they are due to return to work by November 1. The club has asked anyone who is unable to do so to contact them.
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LATEST: Just attended the Boyd Cordner retirement presser - his emotion and the way he spoke was incredible. I always thought he was a great leader - now I feel like I know why he was so well respected. Congrats on a great career. Full story on
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BREAKING:
@sydneyroosters
star Mitchell Aubusson has told his team mates these are his his final few weeks in the NRL. Hoping to get back from injury and become the most capped Rooster. Will have a job with the club next year. Great career
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BREAKING : After Brett Morris revealed to
@9NewsSyd
last week that he wants to be a first grade coach when he retires - twin brother Josh says he has the same ambition- and wants to form a coaching team with his brother.
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LATEST: Joey Manu has told the Roosters he is staying at the club until the end of 2024. He decided against testing his worth on the open market.
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BREAKING: NRL Integrity Unit are aware of a video of Melbourne Storm players partying post game. Too early to say investigation launched. Having seen the video its not a great look. Another concern is they have been betrayed by people in the room with them.
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BREAKING: NRL clubs given a $7 million dollar COVID rescue package by the NRL. In difficult times this is a great result for teams across the code.
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LATEST: Having covered Benji’s entire career it’s going to be a sad day today saying farewell to him on the Gold Coast. The bloke is an absolute champion. Full coverage tonight on
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EXCLUSIVE : Wigan centre Oliver Gildart has agreed to join the
@WestsTigers
. Believe he just told his team mates in the UK. Three weeks back we told you Tigers had targeted him. Good pick up after signing Jackson Hastings.
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Hearing Nathan Brown was finally granted his wish to leave early because the players were showing the same lack of interest at training as they showed against the Tigers. Really poor all round.
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LATEST: Connor Watson has told his Knights team mates he is joining the Roosters on a two year deal. Quality signing. Quality person.
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BREAKING: 305k fine in total for all players. Top fine 50k Paul Vaughan. 50k Corey Norman. 42k Jack De Belin. 8 game ban for Vaughan. One game all others.
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LATEST: Roosters significant announcement later today - expect the retirement of
@bmozzle
. He should be remembered as an all time great. His courage and adaptability as amazing as his try scoring. Will be a good coach in the future.
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EXCLUSIVE: A large group of Dragons players are under investigation after a party at the home of Paul Vaughan. NRL sources say 6 players - I’ve heard many more - closer to a dozen. Huge story.
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How tough is
@boydcordner
? He could hardly walk on Thursday morning after Origin. Played for the Roosters on Sunday. He was scheduled to be rested this week but will play against the Bulldogs because his club is struggling. Then straight into Origin. That’s a leader.
LATEST: In the dressing room with the
@PenrithPanthers
... says plenty about the club - staff and players face timing staff who could not be here tonight to experience the GF win
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Benji Marshall is a hero to so many kids and a player who influenced so many of todays young stars. I hope he gets the exit he wants and deserves.
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LATEST: “If you cannot do the job - get out of there.” Trent Robinson had a strong message to the bunker officials. Said it was a late shot to the head. Used the words laughable and a farce.
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LATEST: In one media conference Peter V’landys says he will allow 34 year old Sonny Bill Williams to play with two contracts and consider a rule change allowing 16 year old Joseph Suaalii to debut in the NRL before he turns 18. Vintage Rugba Leeg.
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BREAKING:
@SeaEagles
caught in bad traffic on way from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane. Kick off will be delayed by 15 minutes at this point.
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LATEST: The Integrity Unit has identified the person who abused Josh Morris and referred the abuse to the NSW Police online threats taskforce
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BREAKING: Some much needed good news for the Wests Tigers. They have secured the talented Fainu brothers Latu and Samuela. Good get for head of recruitment Scott Fulton. And a positive for Benji.
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Great win to gutsy
@RaidersCanberra
. All class with their tribute to Mitch Aubusson. And all those who bagged
@SonnyBWilliams
in the lead up - he stood up like a champion. Not bad for 35 with little prep. IF that’s his last NRL game it’s been a great career.
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BREAKING: Luke Keary left hospital at 3am this morning. Broken rib. Roosters says no indication of internal injuries. Wish him a speedy recovery.
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EXCLUSIVE: Joseph Suaalii has been selected in the Roosters team and will make his NRL debut against the Broncos on Saturday night.
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EXCLUSIVE: NRL are investigating the possible lack of social distancing at the Storm-Knights game in a “packed” crowd. They have requested a report from the stadium and the Storm. The images on social media have caught their attention.
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LATEST: Thoughts are with Tevita Pangai Jnr and close family. He has left the bubble to be with his partner to deal with a personal situation. I spoke with Tevita today and he is grateful to Penrith club - they have offering him and family strong support.
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Massive congrats to the gutsy Warriors. Didn’t think they stood a chance. Feel for some of the Broncos players who tried hard. But someone from the
@brisbanebroncos
needs to walk. Who will it be? Chairman Karl Morris, CEO Paul White or coach Anthony Seibold?
BREAKING: The Salmon family released a statement about Ricky Stuart comments calling on the NRL to take action. They are “disappointed” with Stuart and “surprised” that the Raiders coach claims to know Jaemon “since they have had no contact since Jae was 12.”
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BREAKING: Peter V’landys:”it’s great relief for the fans ... it will be a game for the ages.” Just got off the phone to a very happy ARLC chair. Game on.
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LATEST:Just received a copy of the letter from Police Commissioner Mick Fuller which states if guidelines are followed there is no reason the NRL season can’t commence. It was sent on April 8 to Peter V’landys. It confirms the advice V’landys gave to media .
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So happy for
@jessfoxcanoe
. She did work experience with
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a few years back and made a real impression on our sports team. She was as delightful as she appears in and out of competition.
@wwos
LATEST: Tristan Sailor told officially today that he is not part of the Dragons plans for next year. He will be a good pick up for another club. Excellent young bloke.
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UPDATE: Statement from News Corp and Fox Sports here: “Paul Kent has been stood down from his duties with News Corp and Fox Sports whilst he deals with this personal matter.”
EXCLUSIVE. Dragons made Jack De Belin go to the police - he admitted he was at the Vaughan party. The club is now dealing with a cover up. De Belin has now been fined $1000.
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EXCLUSIVE : NRL still asking questions about the whereabouts of Jack De Belin on the night of the party. Neighbours spotted him in vicinity - they passed on the information to me. De Belin presence at party has been strongly denied by the club.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ben Hunt has decided to ask for a release from
@NRL_Dragons
The Shane Flanagan appointment has not settled him. Has confided in his inner circle he wants out. Unsure if he’s made contact with officials at club but influential Dragons are aware.
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BREAKING: Bulldogs on front foot and have involved police after on line attack on Jayden Okunbor. Police to speak with Okunbor tomorrow after racial abuse of the Bulldogs winger on Instagram. Good to see Okunbor calling out racists and excellent club support
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LATEST: Story from NZ Herald. NRL forcing Warriors to abandon Vodaphone as major sponsor after 22 years because of conflict with Telstra. Warriors lose $1m sponsor at a time when game is struggling for finances.
If true not a great look.
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MORE: So sad. He was a genuine rising star of the game. Experienced what has been described to me by club officials as a “body cramp” whilst stretching after session. Doctor treated him at training and taken by ambulance to hospital. Thoughts are with his family.
Souths offered Joseph Sua’ali’i $800k for 2024, $900k for 2025, $1m for 2026. Yet he stays for 2024 for around $700k at the Roosters. His relationship with Nick Politis snd Trent Robinson is clearly very strong.
LATEST: NRL is growing more confident there will be a triple header at Suncorp tomorrow. But it has to be approved by Qld Government. It would be great to see Panthers-Storm as the feature match.
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Have to admire the toughness of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. He suffered a compound fracture of one of his fingers in the warm up last week and had to have it stitched up again at half time. Playing this week.
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The Michael Jennings news is so disappointing. Have had numerous discussions with him in recent times about how he turned back time. On each occasion he talked about how being a father inspired him and gave him direction. I shouldn’t feel let down but I do.
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LATEST: Sharks skipper Wade Graham has expressed serious concern about allowing Joseph Suaalii to play NRL as a 17 year old. He also says NRL has “opened a can of worms” by allowing Sonny Bill Williams to have two contracts. The impact could be far reaching
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BREAKING: The NRL and Stadium Australia are looking in to an incident where Reggie the Rabbit was roughed up by fans during their Good Friday clash. Souths are unhappy about his treatment.
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LATEST: Qld Government has accepted the James Roberts fine and ban ... and have now allowed the NRL families to open their balcony doors and have fresh air
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BREAKING: Latrell Mitchell sent home from Souths head quarters for COVID 19 testing after displaying cold like symptoms just days after breaking social distancing and isolation rules. Three other Souths players sent for testing.
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TRAGIC NEWS: Young Manly forward Keith Titmuss has passed away after a training session with Manly this afternoon. Regular training session. Club is rallying around family.
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BREAKING: George Burgess is looking at an NRL comeback - not after big dollars. He feels incredible after hip surgery. Looking at living outside of Sydney. Hearing of an informal discussion with the Dragons.
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EXCLUSIVE: News the Warriors have reduced the role of Phil Gould due to COVID restrictions can only mean one thing - Gus will be in a senior football role at the the Bulldogs. Huge get for Canterbury and their first step towards being a powerful club again
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LATEST: Those trying to push the “wedge” line between coach Brad Fittler and certain players won’t like to hear this. Nicho Hynes heading up a crew of players including Nathan, Junior Paulo, Tommy T, Api and Hudson Young to support Blues at ground tonight
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LATEST: Good news from NRL family quarantine - all COVID tests negative. Hopefully that will result in a relaxation of some of the restrictions they are dealing with. Some families are really doing it tough.
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