NRL 2024
‘This can’t happen again’: Titmuss died after ‘inappropriate’ training session
A coroner has handed down his findings into the death of the former Manly rugby league player, with the Sea Eagles boss vowing it must never be repeated.
- by Adam Pengilly
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The NRL numbers that prove attack is the new black
Defence wins competitions – but attack wins over the fans. Points records are being set in the NRL, and here are the reasons why.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Opinion
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Peter FitzSimons is hurting the concussion cause, not helping it
The former Wallaby would have greater impact if he took us with him on his concussion crusade rather than continually belittling us.
- by Andrew Webster
Analysis
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Any more losses like this and Souths might lose Bennett as well
No one would have been a keener observer of South Sydney’s latest loss than Wayne Bennett. The enormity of the job, should he wish to accept it, has just been laid bare.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘I’ll ask for his advice’: Hornby to lean on likely Souths’ successor Bennett
The three-time premiers have scored a comprehensive 42-12 win over South Sydney at Accor Stadium.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Paul Zalunardo
South Sydney settle on length of Dodd deal - without star speaking to coaching staff
The St Helens halfback will arrive in Australia as one of the Rabbitohs’ highest-profile recruits in years - and there has been a huge show of faith from the embattled club.
- by Adam Pengilly
South Sydney to offer Bennett three-year deal as Eels pass on supercoach
Parramatta held a board meeting on Wednesday night but they won’t be making at an immediate play for Bennett, who is about to be be offered a three-year deal to return to the Rabbitohs.
- by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
‘We can’t be killing our young footy stars’: Why Perrett intends to sue Sea Eagles
Lloyd Perrett claims he has never been the same person since a training incident in 2017. But that’s not the reason he intends to sue the Manly Sea Eagles.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘Quality player’: Roosters not ruling out move for Cobbo
With Joey Manu and Joseph Suaalii off to rugby next year, Roosters coach Trent Robinson said the club would consider looking at the Broncos’ Origin star.
- by Billie Eder
Analysis
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Bennett beckons, but is it wise for Souths to get back with an ex?
History offers mixed results regarding coaches who return to their former clubs, and nostalgia has a tendency to distort the reality of past break-ups.
- by Emma Kemp
Opinion
Concussion crisis
The expert opinion is in: NRL must take on the kick-off concussion issue
One of the world’s foremost sports concussion experts has identified long kick-offs as a source of brain damage – and has called for change.
- by Peter FitzSimons