Look away Tigers fans!
Fresh twist in Tigers saga: Holmes should have been penalised for illegal kick-off
"A player who kicks off or drops-out shall be penalised if he advances in front of the appropriate line before kicking the ball”- Laws of the game
UPDATE
Andrew Fifita is in ICU and has been placed in an induced coma.
He is stable. Hopefully time to rest will reduce the severe swelling to allow him to breathe properly. Surgery expected to follow. Thoughts with Andrew and his family.🙏
This is sensational footage!
The moment Sam Burgess apologised to Payne Haas for a broken promise that cost South Sydney his signature three years ago.
COLUMN:
EXCLUSIVE
Entire Wests Tigers board has been dismissed effective immediately.
CEO Justin Pascoe has resigned. Barry O'Farrell interim chairman. Shane Richardson interim CEO.
Things have just exploded at the Wests Tigers.
So sad to hear the passing of Payne Haas’ brother, Chace. Spent the day with Chace and his family in Queensland before Payne’s Origin debut last year producing this story for
@NRLcom
. Never met anyone so proud of his little brother. Thoughts with the Haas family 🙏
SPECIAL FEATURE: THE PAYNE HAAS STORY
The unbreakable bond with his brother. His battles with alcohol and drugs and how the pressure of being the next big thing almost ruined him.
"I’d sit in that chair for the rest of my life to see him walk"
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New details from our earlier story on Victor Radley involved in brawl at World Cup overnight.
- James Bentley allegedly abused England coach Shaun Wane.
- Radley, in protecting his coach, headbutted him. Bentley required stitches.
If J.Reynolds gets time for that accidental kick it’s unfortunate, although could be hard to argue.
But if BJ Leilua got 4 weeks for his cheap shot on Edwards, Latrell deserves the same. Forceful swinging arm off the ball to an opponent unaware. Lucky to still be on the field.
Haumole Olakau’atu forced to watch his teammates lift the shield from the tunnel after being dismissed for getting involved in the brawl before half time. Harsh?
Penrith are aware of a photo of Nathan Cleary doing the rounds tonight.
The suggestion that there is an illegal substance on the phone in the pic has been strongly refuted by Nathan and people with him at the time
Here is the proof. Time to move on people. Nothing to see here
‘After Jarome came, I started to talk again’: Sea World crash survivor’s love for Panthers star
“I felt like my body was stranded out in space. I wouldn’t talk to anyone. I wasn’t in the mood. The nurses would talk and I wouldn’t talk to them.”
READ:
Shoutout to
@TheParraEels
hooker Reed Mahoney - who jumped out of his car to help a car crash victim on the M4 on the way home from yesterday’s game.
@MahoneyReed
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BREAKING
The Panthers trainer at the centre of the NRL's investigation for breaching the rules against the Eels has been suspended for the rest of the season.
The club has also been fined $25,000.
That is 25K well spent. Eels had them on the ropes.
What an incredible two years at . I’m proud of what has & will be achieved.
However I’ll be moving on next month, taking a role with the Nine Group in league and tennis for the Herald & Nine Network. Thanks to those who helped along the way. I’ve loved it!
BREAKING
7 Manly players won't play this weekend
Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolutau Koula and Toafofoa Sipley have stood down over pride jersey.
@app85
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Manly coach Des Hasler has told his players he will support their decision to stand down from this week's game over the pride jersey
Looking likely 3-4 Manly players will be unavailable at this stage. Club won't renege on wearing the jersey
EXCLUSIVE
Russell Crowe has hand-picked Issac Luke to ring the iconic foundation bell before Sunday’s grand final after missing the 2014 decider.
@proshenks
“We consider you the prince of Redfern”
Revelations of Brandon Smith seemingly mocking Latrell Mitchell after Thursday night’s golden-point thriller have left a sour taste in the mouth of quite a few at South Sydney.
One thing lost in all this Tigers madness is the fact stand-in coach Ben Gardiner was told only a few days earlier that his services won’t be required from next year. Then goes out and leads the team to a gutsy performance in a game they should have won.
BREAKING
Blues 19th man Haumole Olakau’atu has been evicted from the field by NRL officials for getting involved in the scuffle. He won’t be allowed back on the bench to watch the game.
He came from the bench in a suit and grabbed Valentine Holmes.
I ❤️MY GRUB: This will melt your heart.
The 11-year-old girl who was sadly abused on social media for putting her Bulldogs allegiance to the side and supporting her hero
@joshreynolds9
. Today, the
@WestsTigers
recruit leapt to her defence.
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SPECIAL FEATURE: Help him or he will end up six feet under - The incredible story of James Roberts
“His greatest challenge was not rotting away in a jail somewhere or terminating his own life” - W.Bennett
The depression, alcohol abuse & drug addiction:
SPECIAL FEATURE: THE PAYNE HAAS STORY
The unbreakable bond with his brother. His battles with alcohol and drugs and how the pressure of being the next big thing almost ruined him.
"I’d sit in that chair for the rest of my life to see him walk"
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Benji: A Long Walk to 300
Inside the dressing rooms of his beloved Leichhardt Oval, an emotional Benji Marshall breaks down during a heartfelt tribute ahead of his 300th game.
MUST WATCH:
Just playing knee footy with my 3-year-old son. He’s tackled me and then thrown an elbow into my head while on the ground. Slightly rattled I reply, “what’s that for??”
He fires back: “I’m James Roberts”.
Match abandoned with him in the bin and me in HIA.
Got sent this vision from a bloke in a pub at Alice Springs - Justin Pascoe celebrating
@WestsTigers
victory on his own downing a few beers. 😂😂 plenty of talk about that win later tonight on 100% Footy.
@NRLonNine
I have no idea how
@NRL_Dragons
are equal favourites for the spoon.
They’re sneaking into my 8. Liking what I see.
Hunt seems to be enjoying calling all the shots. Hopefully he can play with that confidence in regular season. 🐉
For those criticising Jarome Luai for taking the big $$$, this story I wrote with his family a few years back provides the context to what the kid has been through and what drives him. He’s earned it.
“I will live with the pain for the rest of my life”
EXCLUSIVE
Major development out of the Wests Tigers.
Chairman Lee Hagipantelis on the brink of being overthrown after rejecting an invitation from the club’s majority shareholder to stand down from his position just days after being re-appointed
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Isaiah Papali’i today rejected a 2 year extension ($425k a year) from the Eels. Informed club he is hitting open market Nov 1
Wests Tigers have signalled their intention to make offer up to $600K
Luciano Leilua’s manager asking Tigers for $700K+
EXCLUSIVE: Israel Folau on verge of NRL return as St George Illawarra submit application to the NRL to sign the dual international on a two-year deal.
STORY:
UPDATE: Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe has cancelled today’s meeting with Josh Aloiai’s manager.
Club has told Tyran Smith there is nothing to talk about and they expect Josh at training on November 30. Tigers not backing down
Hagipantelis: "We are outraged by the decision. I have spoken to Peter V'landys and Andrew Abdo and expressed my concerns in the strongest possible terms. We are considering all options available to us, including any legal options that may be available."
BREAKING: South Sydney set to announce Sam Burgess retirement effective immediately.
Sad end to one of the most decorated careers of the modern era.
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TRANSFER NEWS
Paul Momirovski is leaving the Panthers. He has agreed to join the Sydney Roosters on a three-year deal immediately. Warriors were close. Deal worth in excess of $300K a year.
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Sad news for Cody Ramsey and
@NRL_Dragons
. Has been ruled out for at least 2023 after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.
Has a long road ahead but won't entertain retirement. Hope we see him in the NRL again soon🙏
UPDATE:
@WestsTigers
coach Ivan Cleary fronted the board last night to notify the club of his intention to sign Robbie Farah for the rest of the year. It has been given the tick of approval. Tigers waiting on
@SSFCRABBITOHS
to agree to release.
STORY:
👀 SNEAK PEEK 👀
@NRLKnights
star halves Kalyn Ponga and Mitchell Pearce in an in-depth & interactive breakdown of their games.
Full video released in the morning, with more detailed analysis like this to come from
@NRLcom
in 2019. Thoughts?
@NRL
Fantastic initiative from
@PenrithPanthers
- under 6 gala night. Every kid in the district walks away with a free jersey having spent the night trying to be
@_nathancleary
Good things happening out west.
Unfortunately my little fella didn’t have the pace to get there ⬇️⬇️
Just catching up on 60 Minutes. I have met some great people involved in the NRL during my career, but probably none better than
@joshreynolds9
. He has always had time for people around him, didn’t deserve what happened to him. Glad his name has been cleared.
The new Parramatta Stadium coming along nicely. Steep grandstands👌🏼. Going to be huge for rugby league when completed in early half of 2019.
@TheParraEels
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Manly coach Des Hasler has told his players he will support their decision to stand down from this week's game over the pride jersey
Looking likely 3-4 Manly players will be unavailable at this stage. Club won't renege on wearing the jersey
We want a seat at the table: ESPN puts heat on Fox Sports for NRL rights
ESPN executives have told the NRL there is a strong appetite to open discussions when they are ready to do next TV rights deal.
ESPN Plus could be threat to Kayo
via
@smh
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Wests Tigers have just parted ways with GM Adam Hartigan, who brought Laurie, Stefano and Blore to the club.
Sheens now calling the shots. Bizarre move. The club’s only shining light has been the recruitment and development of the youth.
Fun fact: By my calculations tonight is Cameron Smith’s 500th game!!
399 games for Melbourne, 56 Tests for Australia, 42 Origins for QLD, 3 World Club Challenges.
That’s something like 40,000 minutes on a football field.
#GOAT
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Scans have confirmed a broken fibula for Jackson Hastings. Will undergo surgery this week. Season over.
Recovery could be 3 months, meaning World Cup hopes could also be over.
@dan_walsh64
They found him in the car: The heartbreaking journey of Panthers debutant J’maine Hopgood
“I remember thinking, ‘How am I going to do this with four kids? We didn’t have any life insurance ... I was 34 with four kids and not a cent to my name.”
FEATURE: This one’s for family. It’s for the McIntyres. For the Crokers. The Furners.
This one’s for Sheensy. For Grant’s faders, Laurie’s entertainers. It’s for rooftop birds and Breezers
It’s for arm guards and white head gears. It’s for Campo’s knees